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Add 70/12 and 54/45

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 1 9/45

70/12 + 54/45 is 211/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   70/12 = 70 × 15/12 × 15 = 1050/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   54/45 = 54 × 4/45 × 4 = 216/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/180 + 216/180 = 1050 + 216/180 = 1266/180
5. 1266/180 simplified gives 211/30
6. So, 70/12 + 54/45 = 211/30
   In mixed form: 71/30

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