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Add 75/70 and 18/40

1^st number: 1 5/70, 2^nd number: 18/40

75/70 + 18/40 is 213/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 4 = 280,
   75/70 = 75 × 4/70 × 4 = 300/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   18/40 = 18 × 7/40 × 7 = 126/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/280 + 126/280 = 300 + 126/280 = 426/280
5. 426/280 simplified gives 213/140
6. So, 75/70 + 18/40 = 213/140
   In mixed form: 173/140

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