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Add 70/3 and 84/54

1^st number: 23 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 30/54

70/3 + 84/54 is 224/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
   70/3 = 70 × 18/3 × 18 = 1260/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   84/54 = 84 × 1/54 × 1 = 84/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1260/54 + 84/54 = 1260 + 84/54 = 1344/54
5. 1344/54 simplified gives 224/9
6. So, 70/3 + 84/54 = 224/9
   In mixed form: 248/9

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