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Add 54/3 and 4/70

1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 4/70

54/3 + 4/70 is 632/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 70 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 70 = 210,
    54/3 = 54 × 70/3 × 70 = 3780/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 3 = 210,
    4/70 = 4 × 3/70 × 3 = 12/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3780/210 + 12/210 = 3780 + 12/210 = 3792/210
  5. 3792/210 simplified gives 632/35
  6. So, 54/3 + 4/70 = 632/35
    In mixed form: 182/35

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