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Add 18/75 and 6/45

18/75 + 6/45 is 28/75.

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,
   18/75 = 18 × 3/75 × 3 = 54/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   6/45 = 6 × 5/45 × 5 = 30/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/225 + 30/225 = 54 + 30/225 = 84/225
5. 84/225 simplified gives 28/75
6. So, 18/75 + 6/45 = 28/75

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