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Add 75/40 and 70/18

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 3 16/18

75/40 + 70/18 is 415/72.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 18 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
   75/40 = 75 × 9/40 × 9 = 675/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 20 = 360,
   70/18 = 70 × 20/18 × 20 = 1400/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   675/360 + 1400/360 = 675 + 1400/360 = 2075/360
5. 2075/360 simplified gives 415/72
6. So, 75/40 + 70/18 = 415/72
   In mixed form: 555/72

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