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Add 45/54 and 72/25

1^st number: 45/54, 2^nd number: 2 22/25

45/54 + 72/25 is 557/150.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   45/54 = 45 × 25/54 × 25 = 1125/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
   72/25 = 72 × 54/25 × 54 = 3888/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/1350 + 3888/1350 = 1125 + 3888/1350 = 5013/1350
5. 5013/1350 simplified gives 557/150
6. So, 45/54 + 72/25 = 557/150
   In mixed form: 3107/150

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