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Add 70/20 and 1/75

1st number: 3 10/20, 2nd number: 1/75

70/20 + 1/75 is 527/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    70/20 = 70 × 15/20 × 15 = 1050/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/300 + 4/300 = 1050 + 4/300 = 1054/300
  5. 1054/300 simplified gives 527/150
  6. So, 70/20 + 1/75 = 527/150
    In mixed form: 377/150

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