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Add 4/18 and 15/8

1^st number: 4/18, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

4/18 + 15/8 is 151/72.

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,
   4/18 = 4 × 4/18 × 4 = 16/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   15/8 = 15 × 9/8 × 9 = 135/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/72 + 135/72 = 16 + 135/72 = 151/72
5. So, 4/18 + 15/8 = 151/72
   In mixed form: 27/72

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