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Add 30/25 and 3/45

1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 3/45

30/25 + 3/45 is 19/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    30/25 = 30 × 9/25 × 9 = 270/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    3/45 = 3 × 5/45 × 5 = 15/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/225 + 15/225 = 270 + 15/225 = 285/225
  5. 285/225 simplified gives 19/15
  6. So, 30/25 + 3/45 = 19/15
    In mixed form: 14/15

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