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Add 4/45 and 2/75

4/45 + 2/75 is 26/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 75 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    4/45 = 4 × 5/45 × 5 = 20/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    2/75 = 2 × 3/75 × 3 = 6/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/225 + 6/225 = 20 + 6/225 = 26/225
  5. So, 4/45 + 2/75 = 26/225

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