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Add 15/45 and 70/7

1^st number: 15/45, 2^nd number: 10 0/7

15/45 + 70/7 is 31/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   15/45 = 15 × 7/45 × 7 = 105/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
   70/7 = 70 × 45/7 × 45 = 3150/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/315 + 3150/315 = 105 + 3150/315 = 3255/315
5. 3255/315 simplified gives 31/3
6. So, 15/45 + 70/7 = 31/3
   In mixed form: 101/3

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