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Add 9/75 and 45/9

1st number: 9/75, 2nd number: 5 0/9

9/75 + 45/9 is 128/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 9 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 9 × 25 = 225,
    45/9 = 45 × 25/9 × 25 = 1125/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/225 + 1125/225 = 27 + 1125/225 = 1152/225
  5. 1152/225 simplified gives 128/25
  6. So, 9/75 + 45/9 = 128/25
    In mixed form: 53/25

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