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Add 12/70 and 12/60

12/70 + 12/60 is 13/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   12/70 = 12 × 6/70 × 6 = 72/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   12/60 = 12 × 7/60 × 7 = 84/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/420 + 84/420 = 72 + 84/420 = 156/420
5. 156/420 simplified gives 13/35
6. So, 12/70 + 12/60 = 13/35

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