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Add 70/45 and 36/54

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 36/54

70/45 + 36/54 is 20/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   70/45 = 70 × 6/45 × 6 = 420/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   36/54 = 36 × 5/54 × 5 = 180/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/270 + 180/270 = 420 + 180/270 = 600/270
5. 600/270 simplified gives 20/9
6. So, 70/45 + 36/54 = 20/9
   In mixed form: 22/9

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