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Add 75/80 and 70/75

75/80 + 70/75 is 449/240.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 75 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 15 = 1200,
   75/80 = 75 × 15/80 × 15 = 1125/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   70/75 = 70 × 16/75 × 16 = 1120/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/1200 + 1120/1200 = 1125 + 1120/1200 = 2245/1200
5. 2245/1200 simplified gives 449/240
6. So, 75/80 + 70/75 = 449/240
   In mixed form: 1209/240

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