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Add 70/45 and 50/30

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 1 20/30

70/45 + 50/30 is 29/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 30 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   70/45 = 70 × 2/45 × 2 = 140/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
   50/30 = 50 × 3/30 × 3 = 150/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/90 + 150/90 = 140 + 150/90 = 290/90
5. 290/90 simplified gives 29/9
6. So, 70/45 + 50/30 = 29/9
   In mixed form: 32/9

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