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Add 8/84 and 48/70

8/84 + 48/70 is 82/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   8/84 = 8 × 5/84 × 5 = 40/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   48/70 = 48 × 6/70 × 6 = 288/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/420 + 288/420 = 40 + 288/420 = 328/420
5. 328/420 simplified gives 82/105
6. So, 8/84 + 48/70 = 82/105

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