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Add 15/75 and 6/45

15/75 + 6/45 is 1/3.

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,
   15/75 = 15 × 3/75 × 3 = 45/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   6/45 = 6 × 5/45 × 5 = 30/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/225 + 30/225 = 45 + 30/225 = 75/225
5. 75/225 simplified gives 1/3
6. So, 15/75 + 6/45 = 1/3

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