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Add 70/6 and 80/75

1st number: 11 4/6, 2nd number: 1 5/75

70/6 + 80/75 is 191/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    70/6 = 70 × 25/6 × 25 = 1750/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    80/75 = 80 × 2/75 × 2 = 160/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1750/150 + 160/150 = 1750 + 160/150 = 1910/150
  5. 1910/150 simplified gives 191/15
  6. So, 70/6 + 80/75 = 191/15
    In mixed form: 1211/15

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