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Add 70/75 and 70/5

1^st number: 70/75, 2^nd number: 14 0/5

70/75 + 70/5 is 224/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 5 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
   70/75 = 70 × 1/75 × 1 = 70/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 15 = 75,
   70/5 = 70 × 15/5 × 15 = 1050/75
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/75 + 1050/75 = 70 + 1050/75 = 1120/75
5. 1120/75 simplified gives 224/15
6. So, 70/75 + 70/5 = 224/15
   In mixed form: 1414/15

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