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Add 70/25 and 84/45

1^st number: 2 20/25, 2^nd number: 1 39/45

70/25 + 84/45 is 14/3.

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,
   84/45 = 84 × 5/45 × 5 = 420/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/225 + 420/225 = 630 + 420/225 = 1050/225
5. 1050/225 simplified gives 14/3
6. So, 70/25 + 84/45 = 14/3
   In mixed form: 42/3

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