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Add 9/5 and 75/45

1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 1 30/45

9/5 + 75/45 is 52/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    9/5 = 9 × 9/5 × 9 = 81/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    75/45 = 75 × 1/45 × 1 = 75/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    81/45 + 75/45 = 81 + 75/45 = 156/45
  5. 156/45 simplified gives 52/15
  6. So, 9/5 + 75/45 = 52/15
    In mixed form: 37/15

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