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Add 70/45 and 8/5

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 1 3/5

70/45 + 8/5 is 142/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 5 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
   70/45 = 70 × 1/45 × 1 = 70/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
   8/5 = 8 × 9/5 × 9 = 72/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/45 + 72/45 = 70 + 72/45 = 142/45
5. So, 70/45 + 8/5 = 142/45
   In mixed form: 37/45

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