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Add 75/4 and 70/35

1^st number: 18 3/4, 2^nd number: 2 0/35

75/4 + 70/35 is 83/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 35 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 35 = 140,
   75/4 = 75 × 35/4 × 35 = 2625/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
   70/35 = 70 × 4/35 × 4 = 280/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2625/140 + 280/140 = 2625 + 280/140 = 2905/140
5. 2905/140 simplified gives 83/4
6. So, 75/4 + 70/35 = 83/4
   In mixed form: 203/4

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