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Add 70/45 and 35/50

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 35/50

70/45 + 35/50 is 203/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   70/45 = 70 × 10/45 × 10 = 700/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   35/50 = 35 × 9/50 × 9 = 315/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/450 + 315/450 = 700 + 315/450 = 1015/450
5. 1015/450 simplified gives 203/90
6. So, 70/45 + 35/50 = 203/90
   In mixed form: 223/90

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