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Add 30/75 and 70/35

1^st number: 30/75, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

30/75 + 70/35 is 12/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 35 is 525
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
   30/75 = 30 × 7/75 × 7 = 210/525
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 15 = 525,
   70/35 = 70 × 15/35 × 15 = 1050/525
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/525 + 1050/525 = 210 + 1050/525 = 1260/525
5. 1260/525 simplified gives 12/5
6. So, 30/75 + 70/35 = 12/5
   In mixed form: 22/5

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