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Add 15/75 and 1/45

15/75 + 1/45 is 2/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    15/75 = 15 × 3/75 × 3 = 45/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    1/45 = 1 × 5/45 × 5 = 5/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/225 + 5/225 = 45 + 5/225 = 50/225
  5. 50/225 simplified gives 2/9
  6. So, 15/75 + 1/45 = 2/9

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