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Add 18/75 and 45/9

1^st number: 18/75, 2^nd number: 5 0/9

18/75 + 45/9 is 131/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   18/75 = 18 × 3/75 × 3 = 54/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
   45/9 = 45 × 25/9 × 25 = 1125/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/225 + 1125/225 = 54 + 1125/225 = 1179/225
5. 1179/225 simplified gives 131/25
6. So, 18/75 + 45/9 = 131/25
   In mixed form: 56/25

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