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Add 8/9 and 49/36

1^st number: 8/9, 2^nd number: 1 13/36

8/9 + 49/36 is 9/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 36 is 36
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
   8/9 = 8 × 4/9 × 4 = 32/36
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 1 = 36,
   49/36 = 49 × 1/36 × 1 = 49/36
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/36 + 49/36 = 32 + 49/36 = 81/36
5. 81/36 simplified gives 9/4
6. So, 8/9 + 49/36 = 9/4
   In mixed form: 21/4

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