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Add 70/18 and 24/54

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 24/54

70/18 + 24/54 is 13/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   70/18 = 70 × 3/18 × 3 = 210/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   24/54 = 24 × 1/54 × 1 = 24/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/54 + 24/54 = 210 + 24/54 = 234/54
5. 234/54 simplified gives 13/3
6. So, 70/18 + 24/54 = 13/3
   In mixed form: 41/3

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