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Add 5/75 and 10/45

5/75 + 10/45 is 13/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   5/75 = 5 × 3/75 × 3 = 15/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   10/45 = 10 × 5/45 × 5 = 50/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   15/225 + 50/225 = 15 + 50/225 = 65/225
5. 65/225 simplified gives 13/45
6. So, 5/75 + 10/45 = 13/45

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