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Add 48/49 and 56/18

1^st number: 48/49, 2^nd number: 3 2/18

48/49 + 56/18 is 1804/441.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 18 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   48/49 = 48 × 18/49 × 18 = 864/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   56/18 = 56 × 49/18 × 49 = 2744/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/882 + 2744/882 = 864 + 2744/882 = 3608/882
5. 3608/882 simplified gives 1804/441
6. So, 48/49 + 56/18 = 1804/441
   In mixed form: 440/441

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