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Add 20/75 and 14/45

20/75 + 14/45 is 26/45.

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,
    20/75 = 20 × 3/75 × 3 = 60/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    14/45 = 14 × 5/45 × 5 = 70/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/225 + 70/225 = 60 + 70/225 = 130/225
  5. 130/225 simplified gives 26/45
  6. So, 20/75 + 14/45 = 26/45

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