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Add 7/45 and 3/25

7/45 + 3/25 is 62/225.

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,
    7/45 = 7 × 5/45 × 5 = 35/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    3/25 = 3 × 9/25 × 9 = 27/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/225 + 27/225 = 35 + 27/225 = 62/225
  5. So, 7/45 + 3/25 = 62/225

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