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Add 10/45 and 24/25

10/45 + 24/25 is 266/225.

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,
    10/45 = 10 × 5/45 × 5 = 50/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    24/25 = 24 × 9/25 × 9 = 216/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/225 + 216/225 = 50 + 216/225 = 266/225
  5. So, 10/45 + 24/25 = 266/225
    In mixed form: 141/225

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