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Add 24/36 and 49/20

1st number: 24/36, 2nd number: 2 9/20

24/36 + 49/20 is 187/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    24/36 = 24 × 5/36 × 5 = 120/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/180 + 441/180 = 120 + 441/180 = 561/180
  5. 561/180 simplified gives 187/60
  6. So, 24/36 + 49/20 = 187/60
    In mixed form: 37/60

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