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Add 45/15 and 63/75

1^st number: 3 0/15, 2^nd number: 63/75

45/15 + 63/75 is 96/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 75 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 75 × 1 = 75,
   63/75 = 63 × 1/75 × 1 = 63/75
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/75 + 63/75 = 225 + 63/75 = 288/75
5. 288/75 simplified gives 96/25
6. So, 45/15 + 63/75 = 96/25
   In mixed form: 321/25

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