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Add 54/36 and 49/8

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 6 1/8

54/36 + 49/8 is 61/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 8 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   54/36 = 54 × 2/36 × 2 = 108/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   49/8 = 49 × 9/8 × 9 = 441/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/72 + 441/72 = 108 + 441/72 = 549/72
5. 549/72 simplified gives 61/8
6. So, 54/36 + 49/8 = 61/8
   In mixed form: 75/8

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