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Add 5/25 and 54/45

1st number: 5/25, 2nd number: 1 9/45

5/25 + 54/45 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    5/25 = 5 × 9/25 × 9 = 45/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    54/45 = 54 × 5/45 × 5 = 270/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/225 + 270/225 = 45 + 270/225 = 315/225
  5. 315/225 simplified gives 7/5
  6. So, 5/25 + 54/45 = 7/5
    In mixed form: 12/5

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