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Add 70/45 and 20/75

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 20/75

70/45 + 20/75 is 82/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   70/45 = 70 × 5/45 × 5 = 350/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   20/75 = 20 × 3/75 × 3 = 60/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/225 + 60/225 = 350 + 60/225 = 410/225
5. 410/225 simplified gives 82/45
6. So, 70/45 + 20/75 = 82/45
   In mixed form: 137/45

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