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Add 2/70 and 75/80

2/70 + 75/80 is 541/560.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 80 is 560

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
    2/70 = 2 × 8/70 × 8 = 16/560
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 7 = 560,
    75/80 = 75 × 7/80 × 7 = 525/560
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/560 + 525/560 = 16 + 525/560 = 541/560
  5. So, 2/70 + 75/80 = 541/560

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