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Add 30/12 and 70/35

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

30/12 + 70/35 is 9/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 35 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 35 × 12 = 420,
   70/35 = 70 × 12/35 × 12 = 840/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/420 + 840/420 = 1050 + 840/420 = 1890/420
5. 1890/420 simplified gives 9/2
6. So, 30/12 + 70/35 = 9/2
   In mixed form: 41/2

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