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Add 70/75 and 50/60

70/75 + 50/60 is 53/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 60 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 60 × 5 = 300,
    50/60 = 50 × 5/60 × 5 = 250/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/300 + 250/300 = 280 + 250/300 = 530/300
  5. 530/300 simplified gives 53/30
  6. So, 70/75 + 50/60 = 53/30
    In mixed form: 123/30

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