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Add 49/18 and 45/4

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 11 1/4

49/18 + 45/4 is 503/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 4 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 2 = 36,
   49/18 = 49 × 2/18 × 2 = 98/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
   45/4 = 45 × 9/4 × 9 = 405/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/36 + 405/36 = 98 + 405/36 = 503/36
5. So, 49/18 + 45/4 = 503/36
   In mixed form: 1335/36

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