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Add 70/75 and 15/18

70/75 + 15/18 is 53/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    70/75 = 70 × 6/75 × 6 = 420/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    15/18 = 15 × 25/18 × 25 = 375/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/450 + 375/450 = 420 + 375/450 = 795/450
  5. 795/450 simplified gives 53/30
  6. So, 70/75 + 15/18 = 53/30
    In mixed form: 123/30

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