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Add 70/2 and 40/75

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 40/75

70/2 + 40/75 is 533/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
   70/2 = 70 × 75/2 × 75 = 5250/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   40/75 = 40 × 2/75 × 2 = 80/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5250/150 + 80/150 = 5250 + 80/150 = 5330/150
5. 5330/150 simplified gives 533/15
6. So, 70/2 + 40/75 = 533/15
   In mixed form: 358/15

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