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Add 80/84 and 5/70

80/84 + 5/70 is 43/42.

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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,
   80/84 = 80 × 5/84 × 5 = 400/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   5/70 = 5 × 6/70 × 6 = 30/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/420 + 30/420 = 400 + 30/420 = 430/420
5. 430/420 simplified gives 43/42
6. So, 80/84 + 5/70 = 43/42
   In mixed form: 11/42

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