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Add 32/49 and 28/20

1st number: 32/49, 2nd number: 1 8/20

32/49 + 28/20 is 503/245.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
    32/49 = 32 × 20/49 × 20 = 640/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
    28/20 = 28 × 49/20 × 49 = 1372/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    640/980 + 1372/980 = 640 + 1372/980 = 2012/980
  5. 2012/980 simplified gives 503/245
  6. So, 32/49 + 28/20 = 503/245
    In mixed form: 213/245

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