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Add 12/84 and 15/70

12/84 + 15/70 is 5/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   12/84 = 12 × 5/84 × 5 = 60/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   15/70 = 15 × 6/70 × 6 = 90/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/420 + 90/420 = 60 + 90/420 = 150/420
5. 150/420 simplified gives 5/14
6. So, 12/84 + 15/70 = 5/14

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