Add 9/45 and 42/7
1st number: 9/45, 2nd number: 6 0/7
9/45 + 42/7 is 31/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
9/45 = 9 × 7/45 × 7 = 63/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
42/7 = 42 × 45/7 × 45 = 1890/315 - Add the two like fractions:
63/315 + 1890/315 = 63 + 1890/315 = 1953/315 - 1953/315 simplified gives 31/5
- So, 9/45 + 42/7 = 31/5
In mixed form: 61/5
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