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Add 70/84 and 90/5

1^st number: 70/84, 2^nd number: 18 0/5

70/84 + 90/5 is 113/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 5 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 5 × 84 = 420,
   90/5 = 90 × 84/5 × 84 = 7560/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/420 + 7560/420 = 350 + 7560/420 = 7910/420
5. 7910/420 simplified gives 113/6
6. So, 70/84 + 90/5 = 113/6
   In mixed form: 185/6

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