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Add 70/12 and 60/54

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

70/12 + 60/54 is 125/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 54 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 54 × 2 = 108,
   60/54 = 60 × 2/54 × 2 = 120/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/108 + 120/108 = 630 + 120/108 = 750/108
5. 750/108 simplified gives 125/18
6. So, 70/12 + 60/54 = 125/18
   In mixed form: 617/18

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