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Add 70/12 and 30/35

1st number: 5 10/12, 2nd number: 30/35

70/12 + 30/35 is 281/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
    70/12 = 70 × 35/12 × 35 = 2450/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    30/35 = 30 × 12/35 × 12 = 360/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/420 + 360/420 = 2450 + 360/420 = 2810/420
  5. 2810/420 simplified gives 281/42
  6. So, 70/12 + 30/35 = 281/42
    In mixed form: 629/42

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