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Add 8/75 and 70/84

8/75 + 70/84 is 47/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   8/75 = 8 × 28/75 × 28 = 224/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   70/84 = 70 × 25/84 × 25 = 1750/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/2100 + 1750/2100 = 224 + 1750/2100 = 1974/2100
5. 1974/2100 simplified gives 47/50
6. So, 8/75 + 70/84 = 47/50

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