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Add 45/75 and 70/63

1^st number: 45/75, 2^nd number: 1 7/63

45/75 + 70/63 is 77/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 63 is 1575
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 21 = 1575,
   45/75 = 45 × 21/75 × 21 = 945/1575
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
   70/63 = 70 × 25/63 × 25 = 1750/1575
4. Add the two like fractions:
   945/1575 + 1750/1575 = 945 + 1750/1575 = 2695/1575
5. 2695/1575 simplified gives 77/45
6. So, 45/75 + 70/63 = 77/45
   In mixed form: 132/45

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