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Add 70/45 and 35/70

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 35/70

70/45 + 35/70 is 37/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 70 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   70/45 = 70 × 14/45 × 14 = 980/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   35/70 = 35 × 9/70 × 9 = 315/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/630 + 315/630 = 980 + 315/630 = 1295/630
5. 1295/630 simplified gives 37/18
6. So, 70/45 + 35/70 = 37/18
   In mixed form: 21/18

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