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Add 70/84 and 54/60

70/84 + 54/60 is 26/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    54/60 = 54 × 7/60 × 7 = 378/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/420 + 378/420 = 350 + 378/420 = 728/420
  5. 728/420 simplified gives 26/15
  6. So, 70/84 + 54/60 = 26/15
    In mixed form: 111/15

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