Add 8/45 and 8/42
8/45 + 8/42 is 116/315.
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,
8/45 = 8 × 14/45 × 14 = 112/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
8/42 = 8 × 15/42 × 15 = 120/630 - Add the two like fractions:
112/630 + 120/630 = 112 + 120/630 = 232/630 - 232/630 simplified gives 116/315
- So, 8/45 + 8/42 = 116/315
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