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Add 7/45 and 9/42

7/45 + 9/42 is 233/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    7/45 = 7 × 14/45 × 14 = 98/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    9/42 = 9 × 15/42 × 15 = 135/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/630 + 135/630 = 98 + 135/630 = 233/630
  5. So, 7/45 + 9/42 = 233/630

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