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Add 9/75 and 36/45

9/75 + 36/45 is 23/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 45 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    9/75 = 9 × 3/75 × 3 = 27/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    36/45 = 36 × 5/45 × 5 = 180/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/225 + 180/225 = 27 + 180/225 = 207/225
  5. 207/225 simplified gives 23/25
  6. So, 9/75 + 36/45 = 23/25

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