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Add 45/2 and 70/35

1^st number: 22 1/2, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

45/2 + 70/35 is 49/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 35 = 70,
   45/2 = 45 × 35/2 × 35 = 1575/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   70/35 = 70 × 2/35 × 2 = 140/70
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/70 + 140/70 = 1575 + 140/70 = 1715/70
5. 1715/70 simplified gives 49/2
6. So, 45/2 + 70/35 = 49/2
   In mixed form: 241/2

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