Add 2/49 and 24/20, Solve 2/49 + 1 4/20 as a fraction

Add 2/49 and 24/20

1^st number: 2/49, 2^nd number: 1 4/20

2/49 + 24/20 is 304/245.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 20 is 980

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
2/49 = 2 × 20/49 × 20 = 40/980
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
24/20 = 24 × 49/20 × 49 = 1176/980
Add the two like fractions:
40/980 + 1176/980 = 40 + 1176/980 = 1216/980
1216/980 simplified gives 304/245
So, 2/49 + 24/20 = 304/245
In mixed form: 159/245

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