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Add 75/12 and 35/70

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 35/70

75/12 + 35/70 is 27/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
   75/12 = 75 × 35/12 × 35 = 2625/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   35/70 = 35 × 6/70 × 6 = 210/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2625/420 + 210/420 = 2625 + 210/420 = 2835/420
5. 2835/420 simplified gives 27/4
6. So, 75/12 + 35/70 = 27/4
   In mixed form: 63/4

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