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Add 20/36 and 50/49

1^st number: 20/36, 2^nd number: 1 1/49

20/36 + 50/49 is 695/441.

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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,
   50/49 = 50 × 36/49 × 36 = 1800/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/1764 + 1800/1764 = 980 + 1800/1764 = 2780/1764
5. 2780/1764 simplified gives 695/441
6. So, 20/36 + 50/49 = 695/441
   In mixed form: 1254/441

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