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Add 5/75 and 8/45

5/75 + 8/45 is 11/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    8/45 = 8 × 5/45 × 5 = 40/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/225 + 40/225 = 15 + 40/225 = 55/225
  5. 55/225 simplified gives 11/45
  6. So, 5/75 + 8/45 = 11/45

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