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Add 2/18 and 49/36

1^st number: 2/18, 2^nd number: 1 13/36

2/18 + 49/36 is 53/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   2/18 = 2 × 2/18 × 2 = 4/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   49/36 = 49 × 1/36 × 1 = 49/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/36 + 49/36 = 4 + 49/36 = 53/36
5. So, 2/18 + 49/36 = 53/36
   In mixed form: 117/36

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