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Add 14/25 and 3/45

14/25 + 3/45 is 47/75.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    14/25 = 14 × 9/25 × 9 = 126/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    3/45 = 3 × 5/45 × 5 = 15/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/225 + 15/225 = 126 + 15/225 = 141/225
  5. 141/225 simplified gives 47/75
  6. So, 14/25 + 3/45 = 47/75

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