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Add 81/72 and 8/49

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

81/72 + 8/49 is 505/392.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   81/72 = 81 × 49/72 × 49 = 3969/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
   8/49 = 8 × 72/49 × 72 = 576/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3969/3528 + 576/3528 = 3969 + 576/3528 = 4545/3528
5. 4545/3528 simplified gives 505/392
6. So, 81/72 + 8/49 = 505/392
   In mixed form: 1113/392

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