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Add 7/49 and 45/8

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

7/49 + 45/8 is 323/56.

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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,
   7/49 = 7 × 8/49 × 8 = 56/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
   45/8 = 45 × 49/8 × 49 = 2205/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/392 + 2205/392 = 56 + 2205/392 = 2261/392
5. 2261/392 simplified gives 323/56
6. So, 7/49 + 45/8 = 323/56
   In mixed form: 543/56

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