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Add 45/75 and 63/5

1^st number: 45/75, 2^nd number: 12 3/5

45/75 + 63/5 is 66/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 5 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   45/75 = 45 × 1/75 × 1 = 45/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
   63/5 = 63 × 15/5 × 15 = 945/75
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/75 + 945/75 = 45 + 945/75 = 990/75
5. 990/75 simplified gives 66/5
6. So, 45/75 + 63/5 = 66/5
   In mixed form: 131/5

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