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Add 70/12 and 60/70

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 60/70

70/12 + 60/70 is 281/42.

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,
   60/70 = 60 × 6/70 × 6 = 360/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/420 + 360/420 = 2450 + 360/420 = 2810/420
5. 2810/420 simplified gives 281/42
6. So, 70/12 + 60/70 = 281/42
   In mixed form: 629/42

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