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Add 15/25 and 2/45

15/25 + 2/45 is 29/45.

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,
    15/25 = 15 × 9/25 × 9 = 135/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    2/45 = 2 × 5/45 × 5 = 10/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/225 + 10/225 = 135 + 10/225 = 145/225
  5. 145/225 simplified gives 29/45
  6. So, 15/25 + 2/45 = 29/45

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