Add 8/14 and 42/45
8/14 + 42/45 is 158/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 45 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
8/14 = 8 × 45/14 × 45 = 360/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
42/45 = 42 × 14/45 × 14 = 588/630 - Add the two like fractions:
360/630 + 588/630 = 360 + 588/630 = 948/630 - 948/630 simplified gives 158/105
- So, 8/14 + 42/45 = 158/105
In mixed form: 153/105
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