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Add 70/84 and 24/60

70/84 + 24/60 is 37/30.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 60 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 60 × 7 = 420,
   24/60 = 24 × 7/60 × 7 = 168/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/420 + 168/420 = 350 + 168/420 = 518/420
5. 518/420 simplified gives 37/30
6. So, 70/84 + 24/60 = 37/30
   In mixed form: 17/30

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