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Add 30/12 and 56/70

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 56/70

30/12 + 56/70 is 33/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
   30/12 = 30 × 35/12 × 35 = 1050/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   56/70 = 56 × 6/70 × 6 = 336/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/420 + 336/420 = 1050 + 336/420 = 1386/420
5. 1386/420 simplified gives 33/10
6. So, 30/12 + 56/70 = 33/10
   In mixed form: 33/10

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