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Add 12/45 and 2/25

12/45 + 2/25 is 26/75.

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,
    12/45 = 12 × 5/45 × 5 = 60/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    2/25 = 2 × 9/25 × 9 = 18/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/225 + 18/225 = 60 + 18/225 = 78/225
  5. 78/225 simplified gives 26/75
  6. So, 12/45 + 2/25 = 26/75

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