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Add 70/45 and 5/50

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 5/50

70/45 + 5/50 is 149/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
   70/45 = 70 × 10/45 × 10 = 700/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/450 + 45/450 = 700 + 45/450 = 745/450
5. 745/450 simplified gives 149/90
6. So, 70/45 + 5/50 = 149/90
   In mixed form: 159/90

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