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Add 56/70 and 84/30

1^st number: 56/70, 2^nd number: 2 24/30

56/70 + 84/30 is 18/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
   56/70 = 56 × 3/70 × 3 = 168/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   84/30 = 84 × 7/30 × 7 = 588/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/210 + 588/210 = 168 + 588/210 = 756/210
5. 756/210 simplified gives 18/5
6. So, 56/70 + 84/30 = 18/5
   In mixed form: 33/5

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