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Add 45/9 and 42/25

1st number: 5 0/9, 2nd number: 1 17/25

45/9 + 42/25 is 167/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    45/9 = 45 × 25/9 × 25 = 1125/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    42/25 = 42 × 9/25 × 9 = 378/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/225 + 378/225 = 1125 + 378/225 = 1503/225
  5. 1503/225 simplified gives 167/25
  6. So, 45/9 + 42/25 = 167/25
    In mixed form: 617/25

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