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Add 75/18 and 45/4

1^st number: 4 3/18, 2^nd number: 11 1/4

75/18 + 45/4 is 185/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 4 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   75/18 = 75 × 2/18 × 2 = 150/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   45/4 = 45 × 9/4 × 9 = 405/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/36 + 405/36 = 150 + 405/36 = 555/36
5. 555/36 simplified gives 185/12
6. So, 75/18 + 45/4 = 185/12
   In mixed form: 155/12

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