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Add 84/70 and 10/50

1^st number: 1 14/70, 2^nd number: 10/50

84/70 + 10/50 is 7/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 5 = 350,
   84/70 = 84 × 5/70 × 5 = 420/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   10/50 = 10 × 7/50 × 7 = 70/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/350 + 70/350 = 420 + 70/350 = 490/350
5. 490/350 simplified gives 7/5
6. So, 84/70 + 10/50 = 7/5
   In mixed form: 12/5

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