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Add 70/84 and 24/28

70/84 + 24/28 is 71/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   70/84 = 70 × 1/84 × 1 = 70/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   24/28 = 24 × 3/28 × 3 = 72/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/84 + 72/84 = 70 + 72/84 = 142/84
5. 142/84 simplified gives 71/42
6. So, 70/84 + 24/28 = 71/42
   In mixed form: 129/42

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