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Add 70/12 and 20/75

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 20/75

70/12 + 20/75 is 61/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   70/12 = 70 × 25/12 × 25 = 1750/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   20/75 = 20 × 4/75 × 4 = 80/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/300 + 80/300 = 1750 + 80/300 = 1830/300
5. 1830/300 simplified gives 61/10
6. So, 70/12 + 20/75 = 61/10
   In mixed form: 61/10

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