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Add 49/28 and 8/81

1^st number: 1 21/28, 2^nd number: 8/81

49/28 + 8/81 is 599/324.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 81 is 2268
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 81 = 2268,
   49/28 = 49 × 81/28 × 81 = 3969/2268
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
   8/81 = 8 × 28/81 × 28 = 224/2268
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3969/2268 + 224/2268 = 3969 + 224/2268 = 4193/2268
5. 4193/2268 simplified gives 599/324
6. So, 49/28 + 8/81 = 599/324
   In mixed form: 1275/324

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