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Add 90/20 and 70/45

1^st number: 4 10/20, 2^nd number: 1 25/45

90/20 + 70/45 is 109/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   90/20 = 90 × 9/20 × 9 = 810/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   70/45 = 70 × 4/45 × 4 = 280/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   810/180 + 280/180 = 810 + 280/180 = 1090/180
5. 1090/180 simplified gives 109/18
6. So, 90/20 + 70/45 = 109/18
   In mixed form: 61/18

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