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Add 40/45 and 70/25

1^st number: 40/45, 2^nd number: 2 20/25

40/45 + 70/25 is 166/45.

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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,
   40/45 = 40 × 5/45 × 5 = 200/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   70/25 = 70 × 9/25 × 9 = 630/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/225 + 630/225 = 200 + 630/225 = 830/225
5. 830/225 simplified gives 166/45
6. So, 40/45 + 70/25 = 166/45
   In mixed form: 331/45

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