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Add 49/18 and 56/20

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 2 16/20

49/18 + 56/20 is 497/90.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   49/18 = 49 × 10/18 × 10 = 490/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   56/20 = 56 × 9/20 × 9 = 504/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/180 + 504/180 = 490 + 504/180 = 994/180
5. 994/180 simplified gives 497/90
6. So, 49/18 + 56/20 = 497/90
   In mixed form: 547/90

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