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Add 54/45 and 24/70

1^st number: 1 9/45, 2^nd number: 24/70

54/45 + 24/70 is 54/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   54/45 = 54 × 14/45 × 14 = 756/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   24/70 = 24 × 9/70 × 9 = 216/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/630 + 216/630 = 756 + 216/630 = 972/630
5. 972/630 simplified gives 54/35
6. So, 54/45 + 24/70 = 54/35
   In mixed form: 119/35

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