Add 9/42 and 6/45
9/42 + 6/45 is 73/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
9/42 = 9 × 15/42 × 15 = 135/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
6/45 = 6 × 14/45 × 14 = 84/630 - Add the two like fractions:
135/630 + 84/630 = 135 + 84/630 = 219/630 - 219/630 simplified gives 73/210
- So, 9/42 + 6/45 = 73/210
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