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Add 20/4 and 8/49

1st number: 5 0/4, 2nd number: 8/49

20/4 + 8/49 is 253/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
    20/4 = 20 × 49/4 × 49 = 980/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    8/49 = 8 × 4/49 × 4 = 32/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/196 + 32/196 = 980 + 32/196 = 1012/196
  5. 1012/196 simplified gives 253/49
  6. So, 20/4 + 8/49 = 253/49
    In mixed form: 58/49

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