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Add 30/36 and 49/20

1st number: 30/36, 2nd number: 2 9/20

30/36 + 49/20 is 197/60.

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,
    30/36 = 30 × 5/36 × 5 = 150/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/180 + 441/180 = 150 + 441/180 = 591/180
  5. 591/180 simplified gives 197/60
  6. So, 30/36 + 49/20 = 197/60
    In mixed form: 317/60

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