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Add 72/70 and 8/45

1^st number: 1 2/70, 2^nd number: 8/45

72/70 + 8/45 is 76/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
   72/70 = 72 × 9/70 × 9 = 648/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   8/45 = 8 × 14/45 × 14 = 112/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/630 + 112/630 = 648 + 112/630 = 760/630
5. 760/630 simplified gives 76/63
6. So, 72/70 + 8/45 = 76/63
   In mixed form: 113/63

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