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Add 70/35 and 27/12

1^st number: 2 0/35, 2^nd number: 2 3/12

70/35 + 27/12 is 17/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 12 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   70/35 = 70 × 12/35 × 12 = 840/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
   27/12 = 27 × 35/12 × 35 = 945/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/420 + 945/420 = 840 + 945/420 = 1785/420
5. 1785/420 simplified gives 17/4
6. So, 70/35 + 27/12 = 17/4
   In mixed form: 41/4

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