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Add 70/12 and 5/30

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

70/12 + 5/30 is 6/1.

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,
   5/30 = 5 × 2/30 × 2 = 10/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/60 + 10/60 = 350 + 10/60 = 360/60
5. 360/60 simplified gives 6/1
6. So, 70/12 + 5/30 = 6/1

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