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Add 25/45 and 6/7

25/45 + 6/7 is 89/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 7 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    25/45 = 25 × 7/45 × 7 = 175/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    6/7 = 6 × 45/7 × 45 = 270/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/315 + 270/315 = 175 + 270/315 = 445/315
  5. 445/315 simplified gives 89/63
  6. So, 25/45 + 6/7 = 89/63
    In mixed form: 126/63

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