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Add 2/49 and 84/36

1^st number: 2/49, 2^nd number: 2 12/36

2/49 + 84/36 is 349/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 36 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   2/49 = 2 × 36/49 × 36 = 72/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   84/36 = 84 × 49/36 × 49 = 4116/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/1764 + 4116/1764 = 72 + 4116/1764 = 4188/1764
5. 4188/1764 simplified gives 349/147
6. So, 2/49 + 84/36 = 349/147
   In mixed form: 255/147

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