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Add 25/20 and 15/49

1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 15/49

25/20 + 15/49 is 305/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 49 is 980

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    25/20 = 25 × 49/20 × 49 = 1225/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
    15/49 = 15 × 20/49 × 20 = 300/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/980 + 300/980 = 1225 + 300/980 = 1525/980
  5. 1525/980 simplified gives 305/196
  6. So, 25/20 + 15/49 = 305/196
    In mixed form: 1109/196

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