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Add 10/18 and 45/8

1^st number: 10/18, 2^nd number: 5 5/8

10/18 + 45/8 is 445/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   10/18 = 10 × 4/18 × 4 = 40/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   45/8 = 45 × 9/8 × 9 = 405/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/72 + 405/72 = 40 + 405/72 = 445/72
5. So, 10/18 + 45/8 = 445/72
   In mixed form: 613/72

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