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Add 35/75 and 50/18

1^st number: 35/75, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

35/75 + 50/18 is 146/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 18 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   35/75 = 35 × 6/75 × 6 = 210/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   50/18 = 50 × 25/18 × 25 = 1250/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/450 + 1250/450 = 210 + 1250/450 = 1460/450
5. 1460/450 simplified gives 146/45
6. So, 35/75 + 50/18 = 146/45
   In mixed form: 311/45

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