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Add 70/12 and 48/30

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 1 18/30

70/12 + 48/30 is 223/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 30 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   70/12 = 70 × 5/12 × 5 = 350/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   48/30 = 48 × 2/30 × 2 = 96/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/60 + 96/60 = 350 + 96/60 = 446/60
5. 446/60 simplified gives 223/30
6. So, 70/12 + 48/30 = 223/30
   In mixed form: 713/30

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