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Add 8/42 and 45/72

8/42 + 45/72 is 137/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
    8/42 = 8 × 12/42 × 12 = 96/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    45/72 = 45 × 7/72 × 7 = 315/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    96/504 + 315/504 = 96 + 315/504 = 411/504
  5. 411/504 simplified gives 137/168
  6. So, 8/42 + 45/72 = 137/168

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