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Add 70/20 and 9/75

1^st number: 3 10/20, 2^nd number: 9/75

70/20 + 9/75 is 181/50.

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,
   9/75 = 9 × 4/75 × 4 = 36/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/300 + 36/300 = 1050 + 36/300 = 1086/300
5. 1086/300 simplified gives 181/50
6. So, 70/20 + 9/75 = 181/50
   In mixed form: 331/50

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