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Add 8/25 and 7/45

8/25 + 7/45 is 107/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
    8/25 = 8 × 9/25 × 9 = 72/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    7/45 = 7 × 5/45 × 5 = 35/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/225 + 35/225 = 72 + 35/225 = 107/225
  5. So, 8/25 + 7/45 = 107/225

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