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Add 35/15 and 70/75

1^st number: 2 5/15, 2^nd number: 70/75

35/15 + 70/75 is 49/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 75 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   35/15 = 35 × 5/15 × 5 = 175/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   70/75 = 70 × 1/75 × 1 = 70/75
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/75 + 70/75 = 175 + 70/75 = 245/75
5. 245/75 simplified gives 49/15
6. So, 35/15 + 70/75 = 49/15
   In mixed form: 34/15

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