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Add 24/84 and 14/70

24/84 + 14/70 is 17/35.

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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,
   24/84 = 24 × 5/84 × 5 = 120/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   14/70 = 14 × 6/70 × 6 = 84/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/420 + 84/420 = 120 + 84/420 = 204/420
5. 204/420 simplified gives 17/35
6. So, 24/84 + 14/70 = 17/35

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