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Add 70/4 and 15/90

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 15/90

70/4 + 15/90 is 53/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
   70/4 = 70 × 45/4 × 45 = 3150/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
   15/90 = 15 × 2/90 × 2 = 30/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3150/180 + 30/180 = 3150 + 30/180 = 3180/180
5. 3180/180 simplified gives 53/3
6. So, 70/4 + 15/90 = 53/3
   In mixed form: 172/3

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