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Add 3/75 and 70/45

1st number: 3/75, 2nd number: 1 25/45

3/75 + 70/45 is 359/225.

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,
    3/75 = 3 × 3/75 × 3 = 9/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    70/45 = 70 × 5/45 × 5 = 350/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/225 + 350/225 = 9 + 350/225 = 359/225
  5. So, 3/75 + 70/45 = 359/225
    In mixed form: 1134/225

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