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Add 70/18 and 35/8

1^st number: 3 16/18, 2^nd number: 4 3/8

70/18 + 35/8 is 595/72.

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,
   70/18 = 70 × 4/18 × 4 = 280/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   35/8 = 35 × 9/8 × 9 = 315/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/72 + 315/72 = 280 + 315/72 = 595/72
5. So, 70/18 + 35/8 = 595/72
   In mixed form: 819/72

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