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Add 81/18 and 15/75

1^st number: 4 9/18, 2^nd number: 15/75

81/18 + 15/75 is 47/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   81/18 = 81 × 25/18 × 25 = 2025/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   15/75 = 15 × 6/75 × 6 = 90/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2025/450 + 90/450 = 2025 + 90/450 = 2115/450
5. 2115/450 simplified gives 47/10
6. So, 81/18 + 15/75 = 47/10
   In mixed form: 47/10

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