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Add 54/84 and 70/3

1^st number: 54/84, 2^nd number: 23 1/3

54/84 + 70/3 is 1007/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 3 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   54/84 = 54 × 1/84 × 1 = 54/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   70/3 = 70 × 28/3 × 28 = 1960/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/84 + 1960/84 = 54 + 1960/84 = 2014/84
5. 2014/84 simplified gives 1007/42
6. So, 54/84 + 70/3 = 1007/42
   In mixed form: 2341/42

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