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Add 20/75 and 49/6

1st number: 20/75, 2nd number: 8 1/6

20/75 + 49/6 is 253/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 6 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    20/75 = 20 × 2/75 × 2 = 40/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    49/6 = 49 × 25/6 × 25 = 1225/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/150 + 1225/150 = 40 + 1225/150 = 1265/150
  5. 1265/150 simplified gives 253/30
  6. So, 20/75 + 49/6 = 253/30
    In mixed form: 813/30

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