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Add 63/45 and 8/25

1st number: 1 18/45, 2nd number: 8/25

63/45 + 8/25 is 43/25.

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,
    63/45 = 63 × 5/45 × 5 = 315/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    8/25 = 8 × 9/25 × 9 = 72/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/225 + 72/225 = 315 + 72/225 = 387/225
  5. 387/225 simplified gives 43/25
  6. So, 63/45 + 8/25 = 43/25
    In mixed form: 118/25

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