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Add 2/84 and 70/54

1^st number: 2/84, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

2/84 + 70/54 is 499/378.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 54 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   2/84 = 2 × 9/84 × 9 = 18/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   70/54 = 70 × 14/54 × 14 = 980/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/756 + 980/756 = 18 + 980/756 = 998/756
5. 998/756 simplified gives 499/378
6. So, 2/84 + 70/54 = 499/378
   In mixed form: 1121/378

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