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Add 70/45 and 48/56

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 48/56

70/45 + 48/56 is 152/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   70/45 = 70 × 56/45 × 56 = 3920/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   48/56 = 48 × 45/56 × 45 = 2160/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3920/2520 + 2160/2520 = 3920 + 2160/2520 = 6080/2520
5. 6080/2520 simplified gives 152/63
6. So, 70/45 + 48/56 = 152/63
   In mixed form: 226/63

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