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Add 20/72 and 2/49

20/72 + 2/49 is 281/882.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
    20/72 = 20 × 49/72 × 49 = 980/3528
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
    2/49 = 2 × 72/49 × 72 = 144/3528
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/3528 + 144/3528 = 980 + 144/3528 = 1124/3528
  5. 1124/3528 simplified gives 281/882
  6. So, 20/72 + 2/49 = 281/882

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