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Add 70/3 and 30/18

1^st number: 23 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 12/18

70/3 + 30/18 is 25/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 18 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
   70/3 = 70 × 6/3 × 6 = 420/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   30/18 = 30 × 1/18 × 1 = 30/18
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/18 + 30/18 = 420 + 30/18 = 450/18
5. 450/18 simplified gives 25/1
6. So, 70/3 + 30/18 = 25/1

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