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Add 21/10 and 70/18

1^st number: 2 1/10, 2^nd number: 3 16/18

21/10 + 70/18 is 539/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 18 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
   21/10 = 21 × 9/10 × 9 = 189/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   70/18 = 70 × 5/18 × 5 = 350/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   189/90 + 350/90 = 189 + 350/90 = 539/90
5. So, 21/10 + 70/18 = 539/90
   In mixed form: 589/90

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