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Add 3/2 and 45/25

1st number: 1 1/2, 2nd number: 1 20/25

3/2 + 45/25 is 33/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 25 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
    3/2 = 3 × 25/2 × 25 = 75/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    45/25 = 45 × 2/25 × 2 = 90/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/50 + 90/50 = 75 + 90/50 = 165/50
  5. 165/50 simplified gives 33/10
  6. So, 3/2 + 45/25 = 33/10
    In mixed form: 33/10

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