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Add 70/60 and 5/70

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

70/60 + 5/70 is 26/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   70/60 = 70 × 7/60 × 7 = 490/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   5/70 = 5 × 6/70 × 6 = 30/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/420 + 30/420 = 490 + 30/420 = 520/420
5. 520/420 simplified gives 26/21
6. So, 70/60 + 5/70 = 26/21
   In mixed form: 15/21

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