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Add 49/72 and 54/49

1^st number: 49/72, 2^nd number: 1 5/49

49/72 + 54/49 is 6289/3528.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   49/72 = 49 × 49/72 × 49 = 2401/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
   54/49 = 54 × 72/49 × 72 = 3888/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2401/3528 + 3888/3528 = 2401 + 3888/3528 = 6289/3528
5. So, 49/72 + 54/49 = 6289/3528
   In mixed form: 12761/3528

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