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Add 75/60 and 15/70

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 15/70

75/60 + 15/70 is 41/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   75/60 = 75 × 7/60 × 7 = 525/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   15/70 = 15 × 6/70 × 6 = 90/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/420 + 90/420 = 525 + 90/420 = 615/420
5. 615/420 simplified gives 41/28
6. So, 75/60 + 15/70 = 41/28
   In mixed form: 113/28

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