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Add 70/45 and 40/75

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 40/75

70/45 + 40/75 is 94/45.

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,
   40/75 = 40 × 3/75 × 3 = 120/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/225 + 120/225 = 350 + 120/225 = 470/225
5. 470/225 simplified gives 94/45
6. So, 70/45 + 40/75 = 94/45
   In mixed form: 24/45

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