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Add 75/15 and 70/30

1^st number: 5 0/15, 2^nd number: 2 10/30

75/15 + 70/30 is 22/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 30 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   75/15 = 75 × 2/15 × 2 = 150/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
   70/30 = 70 × 1/30 × 1 = 70/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/30 + 70/30 = 150 + 70/30 = 220/30
5. 220/30 simplified gives 22/3
6. So, 75/15 + 70/30 = 22/3
   In mixed form: 71/3

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