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Add 84/42 and 35/45

1st number: 2 0/42, 2nd number: 35/45

84/42 + 35/45 is 25/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 45 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    84/42 = 84 × 15/42 × 15 = 1260/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    35/45 = 35 × 14/45 × 14 = 490/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/630 + 490/630 = 1260 + 490/630 = 1750/630
  5. 1750/630 simplified gives 25/9
  6. So, 84/42 + 35/45 = 25/9
    In mixed form: 27/9

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