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Add 49/18 and 25/63

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 25/63

49/18 + 25/63 is 131/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 63 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   49/18 = 49 × 7/18 × 7 = 343/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 2 = 126,
   25/63 = 25 × 2/63 × 2 = 50/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   343/126 + 50/126 = 343 + 50/126 = 393/126
5. 393/126 simplified gives 131/42
6. So, 49/18 + 25/63 = 131/42
   In mixed form: 35/42

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