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Add 20/50 and 54/49

1^st number: 20/50, 2^nd number: 1 5/49

20/50 + 54/49 is 368/245.

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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,
   54/49 = 54 × 50/49 × 50 = 2700/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   980/2450 + 2700/2450 = 980 + 2700/2450 = 3680/2450
5. 3680/2450 simplified gives 368/245
6. So, 20/50 + 54/49 = 368/245
   In mixed form: 1123/245

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