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Add 45/4 and 15/75

1^st number: 11 1/4, 2^nd number: 15/75

45/4 + 15/75 is 229/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   45/4 = 45 × 75/4 × 75 = 3375/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   15/75 = 15 × 4/75 × 4 = 60/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3375/300 + 60/300 = 3375 + 60/300 = 3435/300
5. 3435/300 simplified gives 229/20
6. So, 45/4 + 15/75 = 229/20
   In mixed form: 119/20

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