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Add 72/12 and 70/84

1^st number: 6 0/12, 2^nd number: 70/84

72/12 + 70/84 is 41/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   72/12 = 72 × 7/12 × 7 = 504/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   70/84 = 70 × 1/84 × 1 = 70/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/84 + 70/84 = 504 + 70/84 = 574/84
5. 574/84 simplified gives 41/6
6. So, 72/12 + 70/84 = 41/6
   In mixed form: 65/6

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