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Add 72/9 and 49/72

1^st number: 8 0/9, 2^nd number: 49/72

72/9 + 49/72 is 625/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   72/9 = 72 × 8/9 × 8 = 576/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/72 + 49/72 = 576 + 49/72 = 625/72
5. So, 72/9 + 49/72 = 625/72
   In mixed form: 849/72

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