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Add 54/4 and 70/3

1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 23 1/3

54/4 + 70/3 is 221/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    54/4 = 54 × 3/4 × 3 = 162/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    70/3 = 70 × 4/3 × 4 = 280/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/12 + 280/12 = 162 + 280/12 = 442/12
  5. 442/12 simplified gives 221/6
  6. So, 54/4 + 70/3 = 221/6
    In mixed form: 365/6

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