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Add 15/45 and 70/25

1^st number: 15/45, 2^nd number: 2 20/25

15/45 + 70/25 is 47/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 25 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   15/45 = 15 × 5/45 × 5 = 75/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   70/25 = 70 × 9/25 × 9 = 630/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/225 + 630/225 = 75 + 630/225 = 705/225
5. 705/225 simplified gives 47/15
6. So, 15/45 + 70/25 = 47/15
   In mixed form: 32/15

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