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Add 70/30 and 75/16

1^st number: 2 10/30, 2^nd number: 4 11/16

70/30 + 75/16 is 337/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 8 = 240,
   70/30 = 70 × 8/30 × 8 = 560/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   75/16 = 75 × 15/16 × 15 = 1125/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/240 + 1125/240 = 560 + 1125/240 = 1685/240
5. 1685/240 simplified gives 337/48
6. So, 70/30 + 75/16 = 337/48
   In mixed form: 71/48

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