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Add 70/12 and 21/20

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

70/12 + 21/20 is 413/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   70/12 = 70 × 5/12 × 5 = 350/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   21/20 = 21 × 3/20 × 3 = 63/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/60 + 63/60 = 350 + 63/60 = 413/60
5. So, 70/12 + 21/20 = 413/60
   In mixed form: 653/60

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