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Add 70/12 and 2/6

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 2/6

70/12 + 2/6 is 37/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 6 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   70/12 = 70 × 1/12 × 1 = 70/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
   2/6 = 2 × 2/6 × 2 = 4/12
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/12 + 4/12 = 70 + 4/12 = 74/12
5. 74/12 simplified gives 37/6
6. So, 70/12 + 2/6 = 37/6
   In mixed form: 61/6

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