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Add 70/45 and 98/60

1^st number: 1 25/45, 2^nd number: 1 38/60

70/45 + 98/60 is 287/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 60 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 60 × 3 = 180,
   98/60 = 98 × 3/60 × 3 = 294/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/180 + 294/180 = 280 + 294/180 = 574/180
5. 574/180 simplified gives 287/90
6. So, 70/45 + 98/60 = 287/90
   In mixed form: 317/90

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