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Add 45/70 and 75/4

1^st number: 45/70, 2^nd number: 18 3/4

45/70 + 75/4 is 543/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 4 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   45/70 = 45 × 2/70 × 2 = 90/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   75/4 = 75 × 35/4 × 35 = 2625/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/140 + 2625/140 = 90 + 2625/140 = 2715/140
5. 2715/140 simplified gives 543/28
6. So, 45/70 + 75/4 = 543/28
   In mixed form: 1911/28

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