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Add 25/45 and 8/21

25/45 + 8/21 is 59/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 21 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 21 × 15 = 315,
    8/21 = 8 × 15/21 × 15 = 120/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/315 + 120/315 = 175 + 120/315 = 295/315
  5. 295/315 simplified gives 59/63
  6. So, 25/45 + 8/21 = 59/63

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