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Add 70/12 and 21/8

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 2 5/8

70/12 + 21/8 is 203/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 8 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   70/12 = 70 × 2/12 × 2 = 140/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   21/8 = 21 × 3/8 × 3 = 63/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/24 + 63/24 = 140 + 63/24 = 203/24
5. So, 70/12 + 21/8 = 203/24
   In mixed form: 811/24

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