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Add 72/18 and 45/49

1^st number: 4 0/18, 2^nd number: 45/49

72/18 + 45/49 is 241/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   72/18 = 72 × 49/18 × 49 = 3528/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   45/49 = 45 × 18/49 × 18 = 810/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/882 + 810/882 = 3528 + 810/882 = 4338/882
5. 4338/882 simplified gives 241/49
6. So, 72/18 + 45/49 = 241/49
   In mixed form: 445/49

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