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Add 45/75 and 40/18

1^st number: 45/75, 2^nd number: 2 4/18

45/75 + 40/18 is 127/45.

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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,
   45/75 = 45 × 6/75 × 6 = 270/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   40/18 = 40 × 25/18 × 25 = 1000/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/450 + 1000/450 = 270 + 1000/450 = 1270/450
5. 1270/450 simplified gives 127/45
6. So, 45/75 + 40/18 = 127/45
   In mixed form: 237/45

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