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Add 70/84 and 16/30

70/84 + 16/30 is 41/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 30 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   70/84 = 70 × 5/84 × 5 = 350/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   16/30 = 16 × 14/30 × 14 = 224/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/420 + 224/420 = 350 + 224/420 = 574/420
5. 574/420 simplified gives 41/30
6. So, 70/84 + 16/30 = 41/30
   In mixed form: 111/30

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