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Add 18/75 and 54/45

1^st number: 18/75, 2^nd number: 1 9/45

18/75 + 54/45 is 36/25.

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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,
   18/75 = 18 × 3/75 × 3 = 54/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   54/45 = 54 × 5/45 × 5 = 270/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/225 + 270/225 = 54 + 270/225 = 324/225
5. 324/225 simplified gives 36/25
6. So, 18/75 + 54/45 = 36/25
   In mixed form: 111/25

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