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Add 70/4 and 54/84

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 54/84

70/4 + 54/84 is 127/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   70/4 = 70 × 21/4 × 21 = 1470/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   54/84 = 54 × 1/84 × 1 = 54/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/84 + 54/84 = 1470 + 54/84 = 1524/84
5. 1524/84 simplified gives 127/7
6. So, 70/4 + 54/84 = 127/7
   In mixed form: 181/7

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