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Add 70/28 and 18/54

1^st number: 2 14/28, 2^nd number: 18/54

70/28 + 18/54 is 17/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   70/28 = 70 × 27/28 × 27 = 1890/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   18/54 = 18 × 14/54 × 14 = 252/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/756 + 252/756 = 1890 + 252/756 = 2142/756
5. 2142/756 simplified gives 17/6
6. So, 70/28 + 18/54 = 17/6
   In mixed form: 25/6

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