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Add 45/18 and 35/70

1^st number: 2 9/18, 2^nd number: 35/70

45/18 + 35/70 is 3/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 35 = 630,
   45/18 = 45 × 35/18 × 35 = 1575/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   35/70 = 35 × 9/70 × 9 = 315/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/630 + 315/630 = 1575 + 315/630 = 1890/630
5. 1890/630 simplified gives 3/1
6. So, 45/18 + 35/70 = 3/1

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