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Add 20/5 and 4/49

1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 4/49

20/5 + 4/49 is 200/49.

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,
    20/5 = 20 × 49/5 × 49 = 980/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    4/49 = 4 × 5/49 × 5 = 20/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/245 + 20/245 = 980 + 20/245 = 1000/245
  5. 1000/245 simplified gives 200/49
  6. So, 20/5 + 4/49 = 200/49
    In mixed form: 44/49

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