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Add 70/84 and 2/75

70/84 + 2/75 is 43/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   70/84 = 70 × 25/84 × 25 = 1750/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   2/75 = 2 × 28/75 × 28 = 56/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/2100 + 56/2100 = 1750 + 56/2100 = 1806/2100
5. 1806/2100 simplified gives 43/50
6. So, 70/84 + 2/75 = 43/50

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