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Add 45/15 and 1/25

1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 1/25

45/15 + 1/25 is 76/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 25 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
    45/15 = 45 × 5/15 × 5 = 225/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
    1/25 = 1 × 3/25 × 3 = 3/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/75 + 3/75 = 225 + 3/75 = 228/75
  5. 228/75 simplified gives 76/25
  6. So, 45/15 + 1/25 = 76/25
    In mixed form: 31/25

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