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Add 70/12 and 75/49

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 1 26/49

70/12 + 75/49 is 2165/294.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   70/12 = 70 × 49/12 × 49 = 3430/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   75/49 = 75 × 12/49 × 12 = 900/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/588 + 900/588 = 3430 + 900/588 = 4330/588
5. 4330/588 simplified gives 2165/294
6. So, 70/12 + 75/49 = 2165/294
   In mixed form: 7107/294

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