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Add 5/15 and 70/6

1^st number: 5/15, 2^nd number: 11 4/6

5/15 + 70/6 is 12/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
   5/15 = 5 × 2/15 × 2 = 10/30
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
   70/6 = 70 × 5/6 × 5 = 350/30
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/30 + 350/30 = 10 + 350/30 = 360/30
5. 360/30 simplified gives 12/1
6. So, 5/15 + 70/6 = 12/1

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