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Add 70/50 and 30/12

1^st number: 1 20/50, 2^nd number: 2 6/12

70/50 + 30/12 is 39/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   70/50 = 70 × 6/50 × 6 = 420/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   30/12 = 30 × 25/12 × 25 = 750/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/300 + 750/300 = 420 + 750/300 = 1170/300
5. 1170/300 simplified gives 39/10
6. So, 70/50 + 30/12 = 39/10
   In mixed form: 39/10

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