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Add 54/3 and 50/70

1^st number: 18 0/3, 2^nd number: 50/70

54/3 + 50/70 is 131/7.

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,
   50/70 = 50 × 3/70 × 3 = 150/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3780/210 + 150/210 = 3780 + 150/210 = 3930/210
5. 3930/210 simplified gives 131/7
6. So, 54/3 + 50/70 = 131/7
   In mixed form: 185/7

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