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Add 49/72 and 49/8

1^st number: 49/72, 2^nd number: 6 1/8

49/72 + 49/8 is 245/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   49/8 = 49 × 9/8 × 9 = 441/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   49/72 + 441/72 = 49 + 441/72 = 490/72
5. 490/72 simplified gives 245/36
6. So, 49/72 + 49/8 = 245/36
   In mixed form: 629/36

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