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Add 70/12 and 25/75

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 25/75

70/12 + 25/75 is 37/6.

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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,
   25/75 = 25 × 4/75 × 4 = 100/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/300 + 100/300 = 1750 + 100/300 = 1850/300
5. 1850/300 simplified gives 37/6
6. So, 70/12 + 25/75 = 37/6
   In mixed form: 61/6

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