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Add 20/49 and 24/30

20/49 + 24/30 is 296/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 30 is 1470

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1470
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 30 = 1470,
    20/49 = 20 × 30/49 × 30 = 600/1470
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 49 = 1470,
    24/30 = 24 × 49/30 × 49 = 1176/1470
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/1470 + 1176/1470 = 600 + 1176/1470 = 1776/1470
  5. 1776/1470 simplified gives 296/245
  6. So, 20/49 + 24/30 = 296/245
    In mixed form: 151/245

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