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Add 20/28 and 2/49

20/28 + 2/49 is 37/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    20/28 = 20 × 7/28 × 7 = 140/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    2/49 = 2 × 4/49 × 4 = 8/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/196 + 8/196 = 140 + 8/196 = 148/196
  5. 148/196 simplified gives 37/49
  6. So, 20/28 + 2/49 = 37/49

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