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Add 70/60 and 25/18

1st number: 1 10/60, 2nd number: 1 7/18

70/60 + 25/18 is 23/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    70/60 = 70 × 3/60 × 3 = 210/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    25/18 = 25 × 10/18 × 10 = 250/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/180 + 250/180 = 210 + 250/180 = 460/180
  5. 460/180 simplified gives 23/9
  6. So, 70/60 + 25/18 = 23/9
    In mixed form: 25/9

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