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Add 42/35 and 70/12

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 5 10/12

42/35 + 70/12 is 211/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 12 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   42/35 = 42 × 12/35 × 12 = 504/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
   70/12 = 70 × 35/12 × 35 = 2450/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/420 + 2450/420 = 504 + 2450/420 = 2954/420
5. 2954/420 simplified gives 211/30
6. So, 42/35 + 70/12 = 211/30
   In mixed form: 71/30

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