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Add 70/75 and 75/18

1^st number: 70/75, 2^nd number: 4 3/18

70/75 + 75/18 is 51/10.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   70/75 = 70 × 6/75 × 6 = 420/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   75/18 = 75 × 25/18 × 25 = 1875/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/450 + 1875/450 = 420 + 1875/450 = 2295/450
5. 2295/450 simplified gives 51/10
6. So, 70/75 + 75/18 = 51/10
   In mixed form: 51/10

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