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Add 49/18 and 90/24

1^st number: 2 13/18, 2^nd number: 3 18/24

49/18 + 90/24 is 233/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 24 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 4 = 72,
   49/18 = 49 × 4/18 × 4 = 196/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   90/24 = 90 × 3/24 × 3 = 270/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/72 + 270/72 = 196 + 270/72 = 466/72
5. 466/72 simplified gives 233/36
6. So, 49/18 + 90/24 = 233/36
   In mixed form: 617/36

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