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Add 2/45 and 27/25

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

2/45 + 27/25 is 253/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    2/45 = 2 × 5/45 × 5 = 10/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    27/25 = 27 × 9/25 × 9 = 243/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/225 + 243/225 = 10 + 243/225 = 253/225
  5. So, 2/45 + 27/25 = 253/225
    In mixed form: 128/225

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