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Add 18/25 and 56/49

1^st number: 18/25, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

18/25 + 56/49 is 326/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
   18/25 = 18 × 49/25 × 49 = 882/1225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
   56/49 = 56 × 25/49 × 25 = 1400/1225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/1225 + 1400/1225 = 882 + 1400/1225 = 2282/1225
5. 2282/1225 simplified gives 326/175
6. So, 18/25 + 56/49 = 326/175
   In mixed form: 1151/175

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