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Add 70/15 and 75/9

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 8 3/9

70/15 + 75/9 is 13/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
   70/15 = 70 × 3/15 × 3 = 210/45
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
   75/9 = 75 × 5/9 × 5 = 375/45
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/45 + 375/45 = 210 + 375/45 = 585/45
5. 585/45 simplified gives 13/1
6. So, 70/15 + 75/9 = 13/1

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