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Add 49/10 and 9/8

1^st number: 4 9/10, 2^nd number: 1 1/8

49/10 + 9/8 is 241/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 4 = 40,
   49/10 = 49 × 4/10 × 4 = 196/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   9/8 = 9 × 5/8 × 5 = 45/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/40 + 45/40 = 196 + 45/40 = 241/40
5. So, 49/10 + 9/8 = 241/40
   In mixed form: 61/40

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