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Add 63/12 and 54/70

1^st number: 5 3/12, 2^nd number: 54/70

63/12 + 54/70 is 843/140.

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,
   63/12 = 63 × 35/12 × 35 = 2205/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   54/70 = 54 × 6/70 × 6 = 324/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2205/420 + 324/420 = 2205 + 324/420 = 2529/420
5. 2529/420 simplified gives 843/140
6. So, 63/12 + 54/70 = 843/140
   In mixed form: 63/140

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