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Add 70/25 and 3/18

1st number: 2 20/25, 2nd number: 3/18

70/25 + 3/18 is 89/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    70/25 = 70 × 18/25 × 18 = 1260/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    3/18 = 3 × 25/18 × 25 = 75/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/450 + 75/450 = 1260 + 75/450 = 1335/450
  5. 1335/450 simplified gives 89/30
  6. So, 70/25 + 3/18 = 89/30
    In mixed form: 229/30

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