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Add 70/4 and 60/84

1^st number: 17 2/4, 2^nd number: 60/84

70/4 + 60/84 is 255/14.

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,
   60/84 = 60 × 1/84 × 1 = 60/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/84 + 60/84 = 1470 + 60/84 = 1530/84
5. 1530/84 simplified gives 255/14
6. So, 70/4 + 60/84 = 255/14
   In mixed form: 183/14

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