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Add 10/8 and 49/20

1st number: 1 2/8, 2nd number: 2 9/20

10/8 + 49/20 is 37/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 20 is 40

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
    10/8 = 10 × 5/8 × 5 = 50/40
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
    49/20 = 49 × 2/20 × 2 = 98/40
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/40 + 98/40 = 50 + 98/40 = 148/40
  5. 148/40 simplified gives 37/10
  6. So, 10/8 + 49/20 = 37/10
    In mixed form: 37/10

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