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Add 70/12 and 45/27

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 1 18/27

70/12 + 45/27 is 15/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   70/12 = 70 × 9/12 × 9 = 630/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   45/27 = 45 × 4/27 × 4 = 180/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/108 + 180/108 = 630 + 180/108 = 810/108
5. 810/108 simplified gives 15/2
6. So, 70/12 + 45/27 = 15/2
   In mixed form: 71/2

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