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Add 8/15 and 45/25

1^st number: 8/15, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

8/15 + 45/25 is 7/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   8/15 = 8 × 5/15 × 5 = 40/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   45/25 = 45 × 3/25 × 3 = 135/75
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/75 + 135/75 = 40 + 135/75 = 175/75
5. 175/75 simplified gives 7/3
6. So, 8/15 + 45/25 = 7/3
   In mixed form: 21/3

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