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Add 20/36 and 49/5

1st number: 20/36, 2nd number: 9 4/5

20/36 + 49/5 is 466/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 5 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    49/5 = 49 × 36/5 × 36 = 1764/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/180 + 1764/180 = 100 + 1764/180 = 1864/180
  5. 1864/180 simplified gives 466/45
  6. So, 20/36 + 49/5 = 466/45
    In mixed form: 1016/45

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