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Add 8/5 and 18/49

1^st number: 1 3/5, 2^nd number: 18/49

8/5 + 18/49 is 482/245.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
   8/5 = 8 × 49/5 × 49 = 392/245
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
   18/49 = 18 × 5/49 × 5 = 90/245
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/245 + 90/245 = 392 + 90/245 = 482/245
5. So, 8/5 + 18/49 = 482/245
   In mixed form: 1237/245

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