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Add 54/8 and 70/3

1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 23 1/3

54/8 + 70/3 is 361/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 3 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
    54/8 = 54 × 3/8 × 3 = 162/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 8 = 24,
    70/3 = 70 × 8/3 × 8 = 560/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/24 + 560/24 = 162 + 560/24 = 722/24
  5. 722/24 simplified gives 361/12
  6. So, 54/8 + 70/3 = 361/12
    In mixed form: 301/12

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