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Add 1/45 and 60/25

1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 2 10/25

1/45 + 60/25 is 109/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    1/45 = 1 × 5/45 × 5 = 5/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    60/25 = 60 × 9/25 × 9 = 540/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/225 + 540/225 = 5 + 540/225 = 545/225
  5. 545/225 simplified gives 109/45
  6. So, 1/45 + 60/25 = 109/45
    In mixed form: 219/45

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