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Add 20/60 and 7/49

20/60 + 7/49 is 10/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    20/60 = 20 × 49/60 × 49 = 980/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    7/49 = 7 × 60/49 × 60 = 420/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/2940 + 420/2940 = 980 + 420/2940 = 1400/2940
  5. 1400/2940 simplified gives 10/21
  6. So, 20/60 + 7/49 = 10/21

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