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Add 25/45 and 20/75

25/45 + 20/75 is 37/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 75 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    25/45 = 25 × 5/45 × 5 = 125/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    20/75 = 20 × 3/75 × 3 = 60/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    125/225 + 60/225 = 125 + 60/225 = 185/225
  5. 185/225 simplified gives 37/45
  6. So, 25/45 + 20/75 = 37/45

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