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Add 70/12 and 70/49

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 1 21/49

70/12 + 70/49 is 305/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   70/12 = 70 × 49/12 × 49 = 3430/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   70/49 = 70 × 12/49 × 12 = 840/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/588 + 840/588 = 3430 + 840/588 = 4270/588
5. 4270/588 simplified gives 305/42
6. So, 70/12 + 70/49 = 305/42
   In mixed form: 711/42

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