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Add 45/70 and 5/84

45/70 + 5/84 is 59/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   45/70 = 45 × 6/70 × 6 = 270/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   5/84 = 5 × 5/84 × 5 = 25/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/420 + 25/420 = 270 + 25/420 = 295/420
5. 295/420 simplified gives 59/84
6. So, 45/70 + 5/84 = 59/84

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