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Add 49/18 and 40/3

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 13 1/3

49/18 + 40/3 is 289/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 3 is 18
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
   49/18 = 49 × 1/18 × 1 = 49/18
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 6 = 18,
   40/3 = 40 × 6/3 × 6 = 240/18
4. Add the two like fractions:
   49/18 + 240/18 = 49 + 240/18 = 289/18
5. So, 49/18 + 40/3 = 289/18
   In mixed form: 161/18

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