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Add 70/84 and 18/54

70/84 + 18/54 is 7/6.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 54 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   70/84 = 70 × 9/84 × 9 = 630/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   18/54 = 18 × 14/54 × 14 = 252/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/756 + 252/756 = 630 + 252/756 = 882/756
5. 882/756 simplified gives 7/6
6. So, 70/84 + 18/54 = 7/6
   In mixed form: 11/6

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