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Add 14/75 and 15/45

14/75 + 15/45 is 13/25.

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,
    14/75 = 14 × 3/75 × 3 = 42/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    15/45 = 15 × 5/45 × 5 = 75/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/225 + 75/225 = 42 + 75/225 = 117/225
  5. 117/225 simplified gives 13/25
  6. So, 14/75 + 15/45 = 13/25

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