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Add 15/45 and 50/25

1^st number: 15/45, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

15/45 + 50/25 is 7/3.

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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,
   15/45 = 15 × 5/45 × 5 = 75/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   50/25 = 50 × 9/25 × 9 = 450/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/225 + 450/225 = 75 + 450/225 = 525/225
5. 525/225 simplified gives 7/3
6. So, 15/45 + 50/25 = 7/3
   In mixed form: 21/3

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