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Add 75/45 and 10/25

1st number: 1 30/45, 2nd number: 10/25

75/45 + 10/25 is 31/15.

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,
    75/45 = 75 × 5/45 × 5 = 375/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    10/25 = 10 × 9/25 × 9 = 90/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/225 + 90/225 = 375 + 90/225 = 465/225
  5. 465/225 simplified gives 31/15
  6. So, 75/45 + 10/25 = 31/15
    In mixed form: 21/15

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