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Add 70/75 and 54/16

1^st number: 70/75, 2^nd number: 3 6/16

70/75 + 54/16 is 517/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 16 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   70/75 = 70 × 16/75 × 16 = 1120/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 75 = 1200,
   54/16 = 54 × 75/16 × 75 = 4050/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/1200 + 4050/1200 = 1120 + 4050/1200 = 5170/1200
5. 5170/1200 simplified gives 517/120
6. So, 70/75 + 54/16 = 517/120
   In mixed form: 437/120

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