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Add 54/12 and 70/35

1^st number: 4 6/12, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

54/12 + 70/35 is 13/2.

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,
   54/12 = 54 × 35/12 × 35 = 1890/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   70/35 = 70 × 12/35 × 12 = 840/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/420 + 840/420 = 1890 + 840/420 = 2730/420
5. 2730/420 simplified gives 13/2
6. So, 54/12 + 70/35 = 13/2
   In mixed form: 61/2

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