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Add 45/9 and 35/70

1^st number: 5 0/9, 2^nd number: 35/70

45/9 + 35/70 is 11/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 70 = 630,
   45/9 = 45 × 70/9 × 70 = 3150/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   35/70 = 35 × 9/70 × 9 = 315/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3150/630 + 315/630 = 3150 + 315/630 = 3465/630
5. 3465/630 simplified gives 11/2
6. So, 45/9 + 35/70 = 11/2
   In mixed form: 51/2

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