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Add 70/28 and 63/84

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 63/84

70/28 + 63/84 is 13/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   70/28 = 70 × 3/28 × 3 = 210/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   63/84 = 63 × 1/84 × 1 = 63/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/84 + 63/84 = 210 + 63/84 = 273/84
5. 273/84 simplified gives 13/4
6. So, 70/28 + 63/84 = 13/4
   In mixed form: 31/4

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