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Add 20/2 and 8/49

1st number: 10 0/2, 2nd number: 8/49

20/2 + 8/49 is 498/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 49 is 98

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 98
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 49 = 98,
    20/2 = 20 × 49/2 × 49 = 980/98
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 2 = 98,
    8/49 = 8 × 2/49 × 2 = 16/98
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/98 + 16/98 = 980 + 16/98 = 996/98
  5. 996/98 simplified gives 498/49
  6. So, 20/2 + 8/49 = 498/49
    In mixed form: 108/49

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