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Add 84/70 and 2/50

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

84/70 + 2/50 is 31/25.

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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,
   2/50 = 2 × 7/50 × 7 = 14/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/350 + 14/350 = 420 + 14/350 = 434/350
5. 434/350 simplified gives 31/25
6. So, 84/70 + 2/50 = 31/25
   In mixed form: 16/25

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