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Add 8/72 and 49/9

1^st number: 8/72, 2^nd number: 5 4/9

8/72 + 49/9 is 50/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   8/72 = 8 × 1/72 × 1 = 8/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   49/9 = 49 × 8/9 × 8 = 392/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/72 + 392/72 = 8 + 392/72 = 400/72
5. 400/72 simplified gives 50/9
6. So, 8/72 + 49/9 = 50/9
   In mixed form: 55/9

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