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Add 15/45 and 50/75

15/45 + 50/75 is 1/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 75 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 75 × 3 = 225,
    50/75 = 50 × 3/75 × 3 = 150/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/225 + 150/225 = 75 + 150/225 = 225/225
  5. 225/225 simplified gives 1/1
  6. So, 15/45 + 50/75 = 1/1

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