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Add 70/15 and 84/49

1^st number: 4 10/15, 2^nd number: 1 35/49

70/15 + 84/49 is 134/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 49 is 735
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 735
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 49 = 735,
   70/15 = 70 × 49/15 × 49 = 3430/735
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 15 = 735,
   84/49 = 84 × 15/49 × 15 = 1260/735
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3430/735 + 1260/735 = 3430 + 1260/735 = 4690/735
5. 4690/735 simplified gives 134/21
6. So, 70/15 + 84/49 = 134/21
   In mixed form: 68/21

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