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Add 70/15 and 10/75

1st number: 4 10/15, 2nd number: 10/75

70/15 + 10/75 is 24/5.

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,
    70/15 = 70 × 5/15 × 5 = 350/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
    10/75 = 10 × 1/75 × 1 = 10/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/75 + 10/75 = 350 + 10/75 = 360/75
  5. 360/75 simplified gives 24/5
  6. So, 70/15 + 10/75 = 24/5
    In mixed form: 44/5

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