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Add 70/60 and 1/75

1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 1/75

70/60 + 1/75 is 59/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 75 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
    70/60 = 70 × 5/60 × 5 = 350/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    1/75 = 1 × 4/75 × 4 = 4/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/300 + 4/300 = 350 + 4/300 = 354/300
  5. 354/300 simplified gives 59/50
  6. So, 70/60 + 1/75 = 59/50
    In mixed form: 19/50

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