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Add 45/15 and 28/25

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

45/15 + 28/25 is 103/25.

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,
    28/25 = 28 × 3/25 × 3 = 84/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/75 + 84/75 = 225 + 84/75 = 309/75
  5. 309/75 simplified gives 103/25
  6. So, 45/15 + 28/25 = 103/25
    In mixed form: 43/25

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