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Add 5/49 and 15/8

1^st number: 5/49, 2^nd number: 1 7/8

5/49 + 15/8 is 775/392.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 8 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   5/49 = 5 × 8/49 × 8 = 40/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   15/8 = 15 × 49/8 × 49 = 735/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/392 + 735/392 = 40 + 735/392 = 775/392
5. So, 5/49 + 15/8 = 775/392
   In mixed form: 1383/392

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