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Add 1/75 and 84/45

1st number: 1/75, 2nd number: 1 39/45

1/75 + 84/45 is 47/25.

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,
    1/75 = 1 × 3/75 × 3 = 3/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    84/45 = 84 × 5/45 × 5 = 420/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/225 + 420/225 = 3 + 420/225 = 423/225
  5. 423/225 simplified gives 47/25
  6. So, 1/75 + 84/45 = 47/25
    In mixed form: 122/25

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