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Add 20/36 and 2/49

20/36 + 2/49 is 263/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 49 is 1764

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
    20/36 = 20 × 49/36 × 49 = 980/1764
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
    2/49 = 2 × 36/49 × 36 = 72/1764
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/1764 + 72/1764 = 980 + 72/1764 = 1052/1764
  5. 1052/1764 simplified gives 263/441
  6. So, 20/36 + 2/49 = 263/441

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