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Add 20/50 and 42/49

20/50 + 42/49 is 44/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    20/50 = 20 × 49/50 × 49 = 980/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    42/49 = 42 × 50/49 × 50 = 2100/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/2450 + 2100/2450 = 980 + 2100/2450 = 3080/2450
  5. 3080/2450 simplified gives 44/35
  6. So, 20/50 + 42/49 = 44/35
    In mixed form: 19/35

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