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Add 70/45 and 40/25

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 1 15/25

70/45 + 40/25 is 142/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 25 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 25 × 9 = 225,
   40/25 = 40 × 9/25 × 9 = 360/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/225 + 360/225 = 350 + 360/225 = 710/225
5. 710/225 simplified gives 142/45
6. So, 70/45 + 40/25 = 142/45
   In mixed form: 37/45

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