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Add 5/84 and 70/24

1^st number: 5/84, 2^nd number: 2 22/24

5/84 + 70/24 is 125/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   5/84 = 5 × 2/84 × 2 = 10/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   70/24 = 70 × 7/24 × 7 = 490/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/168 + 490/168 = 10 + 490/168 = 500/168
5. 500/168 simplified gives 125/42
6. So, 5/84 + 70/24 = 125/42
   In mixed form: 241/42

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