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Add 25/20 and 49/18

1st number: 1 5/20, 2nd number: 2 13/18

25/20 + 49/18 is 143/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    25/20 = 25 × 9/20 × 9 = 225/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    49/18 = 49 × 10/18 × 10 = 490/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/180 + 490/180 = 225 + 490/180 = 715/180
  5. 715/180 simplified gives 143/36
  6. So, 25/20 + 49/18 = 143/36
    In mixed form: 335/36

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