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Add 75/12 and 48/70

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 48/70

75/12 + 48/70 is 971/140.

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,
   48/70 = 48 × 6/70 × 6 = 288/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2625/420 + 288/420 = 2625 + 288/420 = 2913/420
5. 2913/420 simplified gives 971/140
6. So, 75/12 + 48/70 = 971/140
   In mixed form: 6131/140

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