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Add 70/84 and 84/30

1^st number: 70/84, 2^nd number: 2 24/30

70/84 + 84/30 is 109/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 30 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 30 × 14 = 420,
   84/30 = 84 × 14/30 × 14 = 1176/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/420 + 1176/420 = 350 + 1176/420 = 1526/420
5. 1526/420 simplified gives 109/30
6. So, 70/84 + 84/30 = 109/30
   In mixed form: 319/30

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