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Add 75/15 and 70/12

1^st number: 5 0/15, 2^nd number: 5 10/12

75/15 + 70/12 is 65/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   75/15 = 75 × 4/15 × 4 = 300/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   70/12 = 70 × 5/12 × 5 = 350/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/60 + 350/60 = 300 + 350/60 = 650/60
5. 650/60 simplified gives 65/6
6. So, 75/15 + 70/12 = 65/6
   In mixed form: 105/6

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