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Add 49/4 and 70/45

1^st number: 12 1/4, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

49/4 + 70/45 is 497/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
   49/4 = 49 × 45/4 × 45 = 2205/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   70/45 = 70 × 4/45 × 4 = 280/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/180 + 280/180 = 2205 + 280/180 = 2485/180
5. 2485/180 simplified gives 497/36
6. So, 49/4 + 70/45 = 497/36
   In mixed form: 1329/36

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