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Add 70/75 and 45/20

1^st number: 70/75, 2^nd number: 2 5/20

70/75 + 45/20 is 191/60.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   70/75 = 70 × 4/75 × 4 = 280/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   45/20 = 45 × 15/20 × 15 = 675/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/300 + 675/300 = 280 + 675/300 = 955/300
5. 955/300 simplified gives 191/60
6. So, 70/75 + 45/20 = 191/60
   In mixed form: 311/60

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