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Add 70/15 and 50/75

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 50/75

70/15 + 50/75 is 16/3.

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,
   50/75 = 50 × 1/75 × 1 = 50/75
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/75 + 50/75 = 350 + 50/75 = 400/75
5. 400/75 simplified gives 16/3
6. So, 70/15 + 50/75 = 16/3
   In mixed form: 51/3

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