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Add 1/75 and 3/70

1/75 + 3/70 is 59/1050.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 70 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
    1/75 = 1 × 14/75 × 14 = 14/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 15 = 1050,
    3/70 = 3 × 15/70 × 15 = 45/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/1050 + 45/1050 = 14 + 45/1050 = 59/1050
  5. So, 1/75 + 3/70 = 59/1050

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