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Add 49/9 and 8/7

1^st number: 5 4/9, 2^nd number: 1 1/7

49/9 + 8/7 is 415/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 7 is 63
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
   49/9 = 49 × 7/9 × 7 = 343/63
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 9 = 63,
   8/7 = 8 × 9/7 × 9 = 72/63
4. Add the two like fractions:
   343/63 + 72/63 = 343 + 72/63 = 415/63
5. So, 49/9 + 8/7 = 415/63
   In mixed form: 637/63

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