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Add 84/36 and 10/70

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 10/70

84/36 + 10/70 is 52/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 70 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
   84/36 = 84 × 35/36 × 35 = 2940/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 18 = 1260,
   10/70 = 10 × 18/70 × 18 = 180/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2940/1260 + 180/1260 = 2940 + 180/1260 = 3120/1260
5. 3120/1260 simplified gives 52/21
6. So, 84/36 + 10/70 = 52/21
   In mixed form: 210/21

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