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Add 70/4 and 45/75

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 45/75

70/4 + 45/75 is 181/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
   70/4 = 70 × 75/4 × 75 = 5250/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   45/75 = 45 × 4/75 × 4 = 180/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5250/300 + 180/300 = 5250 + 180/300 = 5430/300
5. 5430/300 simplified gives 181/10
6. So, 70/4 + 45/75 = 181/10
   In mixed form: 181/10

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