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Add 70/60 and 60/5

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 12 0/5

70/60 + 60/5 is 79/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   70/60 = 70 × 1/60 × 1 = 70/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   60/5 = 60 × 12/5 × 12 = 720/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/60 + 720/60 = 70 + 720/60 = 790/60
5. 790/60 simplified gives 79/6
6. So, 70/60 + 60/5 = 79/6
   In mixed form: 131/6

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