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Add 54/84 and 70/64

1^st number: 54/84, 2^nd number: 1 6/64

54/84 + 70/64 is 389/224.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 64 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
   54/84 = 54 × 16/84 × 16 = 864/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   70/64 = 70 × 21/64 × 21 = 1470/1344
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/1344 + 1470/1344 = 864 + 1470/1344 = 2334/1344
5. 2334/1344 simplified gives 389/224
6. So, 54/84 + 70/64 = 389/224
   In mixed form: 1165/224

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