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Add 70/45 and 72/8

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 9 0/8

70/45 + 72/8 is 95/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 8 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   70/45 = 70 × 8/45 × 8 = 560/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   72/8 = 72 × 45/8 × 45 = 3240/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/360 + 3240/360 = 560 + 3240/360 = 3800/360
5. 3800/360 simplified gives 95/9
6. So, 70/45 + 72/8 = 95/9
   In mixed form: 105/9

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