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Add 45/8 and 35/18

1^st number: 5 5/8, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

45/8 + 35/18 is 545/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 18 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   45/8 = 45 × 9/8 × 9 = 405/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   35/18 = 35 × 4/18 × 4 = 140/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/72 + 140/72 = 405 + 140/72 = 545/72
5. So, 45/8 + 35/18 = 545/72
   In mixed form: 741/72

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