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Add 5/25 and 6/45

5/25 + 6/45 is 1/3.

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,
    6/45 = 6 × 5/45 × 5 = 30/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/225 + 30/225 = 45 + 30/225 = 75/225
  5. 75/225 simplified gives 1/3
  6. So, 5/25 + 6/45 = 1/3

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