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Add 75/3 and 20/45

1st number: 25 0/3, 2nd number: 20/45

75/3 + 20/45 is 229/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
    75/3 = 75 × 15/3 × 15 = 1125/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    20/45 = 20 × 1/45 × 1 = 20/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/45 + 20/45 = 1125 + 20/45 = 1145/45
  5. 1145/45 simplified gives 229/9
  6. So, 75/3 + 20/45 = 229/9
    In mixed form: 254/9

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