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Add 70/3 and 18/20

1st number: 23 1/3, 2nd number: 18/20

70/3 + 18/20 is 727/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
    70/3 = 70 × 20/3 × 20 = 1400/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    18/20 = 18 × 3/20 × 3 = 54/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/60 + 54/60 = 1400 + 54/60 = 1454/60
  5. 1454/60 simplified gives 727/30
  6. So, 70/3 + 18/20 = 727/30
    In mixed form: 247/30

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