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Add 54/25 and 15/45

1^st number: 2 4/25, 2^nd number: 15/45

54/25 + 15/45 is 187/75.

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,
   54/25 = 54 × 9/25 × 9 = 486/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   15/45 = 15 × 5/45 × 5 = 75/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   486/225 + 75/225 = 486 + 75/225 = 561/225
5. 561/225 simplified gives 187/75
6. So, 54/25 + 15/45 = 187/75
   In mixed form: 237/75

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