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Add 5/81 and 72/49

1^st number: 5/81, 2^nd number: 1 23/49

5/81 + 72/49 is 6077/3969.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 49 is 3969
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
   5/81 = 5 × 49/81 × 49 = 245/3969
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
   72/49 = 72 × 81/49 × 81 = 5832/3969
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/3969 + 5832/3969 = 245 + 5832/3969 = 6077/3969
5. So, 5/81 + 72/49 = 6077/3969
   In mixed form: 12108/3969

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