Add 7/45 and 14/42
7/45 + 14/42 is 22/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
7/45 = 7 × 14/45 × 14 = 98/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
14/42 = 14 × 15/42 × 15 = 210/630 - Add the two like fractions:
98/630 + 210/630 = 98 + 210/630 = 308/630 - 308/630 simplified gives 22/45
- So, 7/45 + 14/42 = 22/45
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