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Add 45/20 and 70/49

1^st number: 2 5/20, 2^nd number: 1 21/49

45/20 + 70/49 is 103/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   45/20 = 45 × 49/20 × 49 = 2205/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
   70/49 = 70 × 20/49 × 20 = 1400/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/980 + 1400/980 = 2205 + 1400/980 = 3605/980
5. 3605/980 simplified gives 103/28
6. So, 45/20 + 70/49 = 103/28
   In mixed form: 319/28

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