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Add 36/20 and 5/49

1st number: 1 16/20, 2nd number: 5/49

36/20 + 5/49 is 466/245.

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,
    36/20 = 36 × 49/20 × 49 = 1764/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
    5/49 = 5 × 20/49 × 20 = 100/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1764/980 + 100/980 = 1764 + 100/980 = 1864/980
  5. 1864/980 simplified gives 466/245
  6. So, 36/20 + 5/49 = 466/245
    In mixed form: 1221/245

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