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Add 4/3 and 45/25

1st number: 1 1/3, 2nd number: 1 20/25

4/3 + 45/25 is 47/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
    4/3 = 4 × 25/3 × 25 = 100/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    45/25 = 45 × 3/25 × 3 = 135/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/75 + 135/75 = 100 + 135/75 = 235/75
  5. 235/75 simplified gives 47/15
  6. So, 4/3 + 45/25 = 47/15
    In mixed form: 32/15

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