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Add 70/40 and 2/84

1^st number: 1 30/40, 2^nd number: 2/84

70/40 + 2/84 is 149/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 84 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   70/40 = 70 × 21/40 × 21 = 1470/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
   2/84 = 2 × 10/84 × 10 = 20/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1470/840 + 20/840 = 1470 + 20/840 = 1490/840
5. 1490/840 simplified gives 149/84
6. So, 70/40 + 2/84 = 149/84
   In mixed form: 165/84

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