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Add 60/12 and 35/70

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 35/70

60/12 + 35/70 is 11/2.

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,
   60/12 = 60 × 35/12 × 35 = 2100/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   35/70 = 35 × 6/70 × 6 = 210/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/420 + 210/420 = 2100 + 210/420 = 2310/420
5. 2310/420 simplified gives 11/2
6. So, 60/12 + 35/70 = 11/2
   In mixed form: 51/2

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