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Add 18/25 and 75/45

1st number: 18/25, 2nd number: 1 30/45

18/25 + 75/45 is 179/75.

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,
    18/25 = 18 × 9/25 × 9 = 162/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    75/45 = 75 × 5/45 × 5 = 375/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/225 + 375/225 = 162 + 375/225 = 537/225
  5. 537/225 simplified gives 179/75
  6. So, 18/25 + 75/45 = 179/75
    In mixed form: 229/75

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