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Add 70/12 and 48/70

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 48/70

70/12 + 48/70 is 1369/210.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 70 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 70 × 6 = 420,
   48/70 = 48 × 6/70 × 6 = 288/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/420 + 288/420 = 2450 + 288/420 = 2738/420
5. 2738/420 simplified gives 1369/210
6. So, 70/12 + 48/70 = 1369/210
   In mixed form: 6109/210

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