Add 9/45 and 3/42
9/45 + 3/42 is 19/70.
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,
9/45 = 9 × 14/45 × 14 = 126/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
3/42 = 3 × 15/42 × 15 = 45/630 - Add the two like fractions:
126/630 + 45/630 = 126 + 45/630 = 171/630 - 171/630 simplified gives 19/70
- So, 9/45 + 3/42 = 19/70
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