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Add 49/9 and 4/72

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 4/72

49/9 + 4/72 is 11/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   49/9 = 49 × 8/9 × 8 = 392/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   4/72 = 4 × 1/72 × 1 = 4/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/72 + 4/72 = 392 + 4/72 = 396/72
5. 396/72 simplified gives 11/2
6. So, 49/9 + 4/72 = 11/2
   In mixed form: 51/2

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