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Add 9/25 and 63/45

1st number: 9/25, 2nd number: 1 18/45

9/25 + 63/45 is 44/25.

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,
    9/25 = 9 × 9/25 × 9 = 81/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    63/45 = 63 × 5/45 × 5 = 315/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/225 + 315/225 = 81 + 315/225 = 396/225
  5. 396/225 simplified gives 44/25
  6. So, 9/25 + 63/45 = 44/25
    In mixed form: 119/25

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