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Add 49/18 and 63/12

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 5 3/12

49/18 + 63/12 is 287/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 12 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 12 × 3 = 36,
   63/12 = 63 × 3/12 × 3 = 189/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/36 + 189/36 = 98 + 189/36 = 287/36
5. So, 49/18 + 63/12 = 287/36
   In mixed form: 735/36

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