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Add 75/70 and 60/16

1^st number: 1 5/70, 2^nd number: 3 12/16

75/70 + 60/16 is 135/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 16 is 560
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 560
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 8 = 560,
   75/70 = 75 × 8/70 × 8 = 600/560
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 35 = 560,
   60/16 = 60 × 35/16 × 35 = 2100/560
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/560 + 2100/560 = 600 + 2100/560 = 2700/560
5. 2700/560 simplified gives 135/28
6. So, 75/70 + 60/16 = 135/28
   In mixed form: 423/28

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