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Add 6/45 and 35/25

1st number: 6/45, 2nd number: 1 10/25

6/45 + 35/25 is 23/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 25 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    6/45 = 6 × 5/45 × 5 = 30/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    35/25 = 35 × 9/25 × 9 = 315/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/225 + 315/225 = 30 + 315/225 = 345/225
  5. 345/225 simplified gives 23/15
  6. So, 6/45 + 35/25 = 23/15
    In mixed form: 18/15

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