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Add 75/70 and 16/20

1^st number: 1 5/70, 2^nd number: 16/20

75/70 + 16/20 is 131/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 20 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 2 = 140,
   75/70 = 75 × 2/70 × 2 = 150/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   16/20 = 16 × 7/20 × 7 = 112/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/140 + 112/140 = 150 + 112/140 = 262/140
5. 262/140 simplified gives 131/70
6. So, 75/70 + 16/20 = 131/70
   In mixed form: 161/70

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