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Add 20/8 and 1/49

1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 1/49

20/8 + 1/49 is 247/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 49 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    20/8 = 20 × 49/8 × 49 = 980/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    1/49 = 1 × 8/49 × 8 = 8/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/392 + 8/392 = 980 + 8/392 = 988/392
  5. 988/392 simplified gives 247/98
  6. So, 20/8 + 1/49 = 247/98
    In mixed form: 251/98

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