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Add 20/5 and 49/6

1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 8 1/6

20/5 + 49/6 is 73/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 6 = 30,
    20/5 = 20 × 6/5 × 6 = 120/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    49/6 = 49 × 5/6 × 5 = 245/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/30 + 245/30 = 120 + 245/30 = 365/30
  5. 365/30 simplified gives 73/6
  6. So, 20/5 + 49/6 = 73/6
    In mixed form: 121/6

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