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Add 84/70 and 63/40

1^st number: 1 14/70, 2^nd number: 1 23/40

84/70 + 63/40 is 111/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   84/70 = 84 × 4/70 × 4 = 336/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   63/40 = 63 × 7/40 × 7 = 441/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/280 + 441/280 = 336 + 441/280 = 777/280
5. 777/280 simplified gives 111/40
6. So, 84/70 + 63/40 = 111/40
   In mixed form: 231/40

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