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Add 90/30 and 70/84

1^st number: 3 0/30, 2^nd number: 70/84

90/30 + 70/84 is 23/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   90/30 = 90 × 14/30 × 14 = 1260/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   70/84 = 70 × 5/84 × 5 = 350/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/420 + 350/420 = 1260 + 350/420 = 1610/420
5. 1610/420 simplified gives 23/6
6. So, 90/30 + 70/84 = 23/6
   In mixed form: 35/6

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