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Add 75/5 and 70/54

1^st number: 15 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

75/5 + 70/54 is 440/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
   75/5 = 75 × 54/5 × 54 = 4050/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   70/54 = 70 × 5/54 × 5 = 350/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4050/270 + 350/270 = 4050 + 350/270 = 4400/270
5. 4400/270 simplified gives 440/27
6. So, 75/5 + 70/54 = 440/27
   In mixed form: 168/27

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