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Add 70/12 and 56/9

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

70/12 + 56/9 is 217/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 9 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 3 = 36,
   70/12 = 70 × 3/12 × 3 = 210/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   56/9 = 56 × 4/9 × 4 = 224/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/36 + 224/36 = 210 + 224/36 = 434/36
5. 434/36 simplified gives 217/18
6. So, 70/12 + 56/9 = 217/18
   In mixed form: 121/18

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