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Add 12/70 and 70/60

1^st number: 12/70, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

12/70 + 70/60 is 281/210.

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,
   70/60 = 70 × 7/60 × 7 = 490/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/420 + 490/420 = 72 + 490/420 = 562/420
5. 562/420 simplified gives 281/210
6. So, 12/70 + 70/60 = 281/210
   In mixed form: 171/210

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