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Add 84/70 and 84/72

1st number: 1 14/70, 2nd number: 1 12/72

84/70 + 84/72 is 71/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 70 and 72 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
    84/70 = 84 × 36/70 × 36 = 3024/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    84/72 = 84 × 35/72 × 35 = 2940/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/2520 + 2940/2520 = 3024 + 2940/2520 = 5964/2520
  5. 5964/2520 simplified gives 71/30
  6. So, 84/70 + 84/72 = 71/30
    In mixed form: 211/30

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