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Add 70/20 and 2/75

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

70/20 + 2/75 is 529/150.

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,
    2/75 = 2 × 4/75 × 4 = 8/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/300 + 8/300 = 1050 + 8/300 = 1058/300
  5. 1058/300 simplified gives 529/150
  6. So, 70/20 + 2/75 = 529/150
    In mixed form: 379/150

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