Add 7/42 and 45/28
1st number: 7/42, 2nd number: 1 17/28
7/42 + 45/28 is 149/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
7/42 = 7 × 2/42 × 2 = 14/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
45/28 = 45 × 3/28 × 3 = 135/84 - Add the two like fractions:
14/84 + 135/84 = 14 + 135/84 = 149/84 - So, 7/42 + 45/28 = 149/84
In mixed form: 165/84
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