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Add 70/45 and 49/20

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 2 9/20

70/45 + 49/20 is 721/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   70/45 = 70 × 4/45 × 4 = 280/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/180 + 441/180 = 280 + 441/180 = 721/180
5. So, 70/45 + 49/20 = 721/180
   In mixed form: 41/180

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