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Add 70/12 and 35/50

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 35/50

70/12 + 35/50 is 98/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 50 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 50 × 6 = 300,
   35/50 = 35 × 6/50 × 6 = 210/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/300 + 210/300 = 1750 + 210/300 = 1960/300
5. 1960/300 simplified gives 98/15
6. So, 70/12 + 35/50 = 98/15
   In mixed form: 68/15

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