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Add 70/84 and 49/32

1^st number: 70/84, 2^nd number: 1 17/32

70/84 + 49/32 is 227/96.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   70/84 = 70 × 8/84 × 8 = 560/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   49/32 = 49 × 21/32 × 21 = 1029/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   560/672 + 1029/672 = 560 + 1029/672 = 1589/672
5. 1589/672 simplified gives 227/96
6. So, 70/84 + 49/32 = 227/96
   In mixed form: 235/96

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