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Add 4/7 and 75/45

1st number: 4/7, 2nd number: 1 30/45

4/7 + 75/45 is 47/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 45 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    4/7 = 4 × 45/7 × 45 = 180/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    75/45 = 75 × 7/45 × 7 = 525/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/315 + 525/315 = 180 + 525/315 = 705/315
  5. 705/315 simplified gives 47/21
  6. So, 4/7 + 75/45 = 47/21
    In mixed form: 25/21

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