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Add 81/36 and 2/49

1^st number: 2 9/36, 2^nd number: 2/49

81/36 + 2/49 is 449/196.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   81/36 = 81 × 49/36 × 49 = 3969/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
   2/49 = 2 × 36/49 × 36 = 72/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3969/1764 + 72/1764 = 3969 + 72/1764 = 4041/1764
5. 4041/1764 simplified gives 449/196
6. So, 81/36 + 2/49 = 449/196
   In mixed form: 257/196

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