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Add 70/84 and 6/49

70/84 + 6/49 is 281/294.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   70/84 = 70 × 7/84 × 7 = 490/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   6/49 = 6 × 12/49 × 12 = 72/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/588 + 72/588 = 490 + 72/588 = 562/588
5. 562/588 simplified gives 281/294
6. So, 70/84 + 6/49 = 281/294

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