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Add 70/25 and 27/45

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 27/45

70/25 + 27/45 is 17/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 9 = 225,
   70/25 = 70 × 9/25 × 9 = 630/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   27/45 = 27 × 5/45 × 5 = 135/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/225 + 135/225 = 630 + 135/225 = 765/225
5. 765/225 simplified gives 17/5
6. So, 70/25 + 27/45 = 17/5
   In mixed form: 32/5

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