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Add 70/18 and 54/20

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 2 14/20

70/18 + 54/20 is 593/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   70/18 = 70 × 10/18 × 10 = 700/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   54/20 = 54 × 9/20 × 9 = 486/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/180 + 486/180 = 700 + 486/180 = 1186/180
5. 1186/180 simplified gives 593/90
6. So, 70/18 + 54/20 = 593/90
   In mixed form: 653/90

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