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Add 49/18 and 16/45

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 16/45

49/18 + 16/45 is 277/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   49/18 = 49 × 5/18 × 5 = 245/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   16/45 = 16 × 2/45 × 2 = 32/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/90 + 32/90 = 245 + 32/90 = 277/90
5. So, 49/18 + 16/45 = 277/90
   In mixed form: 37/90

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