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Add 70/9 and 50/84

1^st number: 7 7/9, 2^nd number: 50/84

70/9 + 50/84 is 1055/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   70/9 = 70 × 28/9 × 28 = 1960/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   50/84 = 50 × 3/84 × 3 = 150/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1960/252 + 150/252 = 1960 + 150/252 = 2110/252
5. 2110/252 simplified gives 1055/126
6. So, 70/9 + 50/84 = 1055/126
   In mixed form: 847/126

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