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Add 5/45 and 75/7

1st number: 5/45, 2nd number: 10 5/7

5/45 + 75/7 is 682/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 7 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
    5/45 = 5 × 7/45 × 7 = 35/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
    75/7 = 75 × 45/7 × 45 = 3375/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/315 + 3375/315 = 35 + 3375/315 = 3410/315
  5. 3410/315 simplified gives 682/63
  6. So, 5/45 + 75/7 = 682/63
    In mixed form: 1052/63

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