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Add 49/28 and 18/56

1^st number: 1 21/28, 2^nd number: 18/56

49/28 + 18/56 is 29/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   49/28 = 49 × 2/28 × 2 = 98/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   18/56 = 18 × 1/56 × 1 = 18/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/56 + 18/56 = 98 + 18/56 = 116/56
5. 116/56 simplified gives 29/14
6. So, 49/28 + 18/56 = 29/14
   In mixed form: 21/14

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