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Add 84/8 and 54/70

1^st number: 10 4/8, 2^nd number: 54/70

84/8 + 54/70 is 789/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 70 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 35 = 280,
   84/8 = 84 × 35/8 × 35 = 2940/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   54/70 = 54 × 4/70 × 4 = 216/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2940/280 + 216/280 = 2940 + 216/280 = 3156/280
5. 3156/280 simplified gives 789/70
6. So, 84/8 + 54/70 = 789/70
   In mixed form: 1119/70

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