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Add 75/8 and 70/45

1^st number: 9 3/8, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

75/8 + 70/45 is 787/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   75/8 = 75 × 45/8 × 45 = 3375/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   70/45 = 70 × 8/45 × 8 = 560/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3375/360 + 560/360 = 3375 + 560/360 = 3935/360
5. 3935/360 simplified gives 787/72
6. So, 75/8 + 70/45 = 787/72
   In mixed form: 1067/72

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