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Add 70/2 and 45/84

1^st number: 35 0/2, 2^nd number: 45/84

70/2 + 45/84 is 995/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   70/2 = 70 × 42/2 × 42 = 2940/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   45/84 = 45 × 1/84 × 1 = 45/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2940/84 + 45/84 = 2940 + 45/84 = 2985/84
5. 2985/84 simplified gives 995/28
6. So, 70/2 + 45/84 = 995/28
   In mixed form: 3515/28

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