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Add 4/75 and 7/45

4/75 + 7/45 is 47/225.

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,
    4/75 = 4 × 3/75 × 3 = 12/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    7/45 = 7 × 5/45 × 5 = 35/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/225 + 35/225 = 12 + 35/225 = 47/225
  5. So, 4/75 + 7/45 = 47/225

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