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Add 18/4 and 70/60

1^st number: 4 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 10/60

18/4 + 70/60 is 17/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   18/4 = 18 × 15/4 × 15 = 270/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   70/60 = 70 × 1/60 × 1 = 70/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/60 + 70/60 = 270 + 70/60 = 340/60
5. 340/60 simplified gives 17/3
6. So, 18/4 + 70/60 = 17/3
   In mixed form: 52/3

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