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Add 75/15 and 70/25

1^st number: 5 0/15, 2^nd number: 2 20/25

75/15 + 70/25 is 39/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 25 is 75
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 5 = 75,
   75/15 = 75 × 5/15 × 5 = 375/75
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 3 = 75,
   70/25 = 70 × 3/25 × 3 = 210/75
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/75 + 210/75 = 375 + 210/75 = 585/75
5. 585/75 simplified gives 39/5
6. So, 75/15 + 70/25 = 39/5
   In mixed form: 74/5

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