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Add 49/28 and 56/18

1^st number: 1 21/28, 2^nd number: 3 2/18

49/28 + 56/18 is 175/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 18 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   49/28 = 49 × 9/28 × 9 = 441/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
   56/18 = 56 × 14/18 × 14 = 784/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   441/252 + 784/252 = 441 + 784/252 = 1225/252
5. 1225/252 simplified gives 175/36
6. So, 49/28 + 56/18 = 175/36
   In mixed form: 431/36

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