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Add 49/18 and 24/72

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 24/72

49/18 + 24/72 is 55/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   49/18 = 49 × 4/18 × 4 = 196/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   24/72 = 24 × 1/72 × 1 = 24/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/72 + 24/72 = 196 + 24/72 = 220/72
5. 220/72 simplified gives 55/18
6. So, 49/18 + 24/72 = 55/18
   In mixed form: 31/18

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