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Add 36/28 and 20/49

1st number: 1 8/28, 2nd number: 20/49

36/28 + 20/49 is 83/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    36/28 = 36 × 7/28 × 7 = 252/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    20/49 = 20 × 4/49 × 4 = 80/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/196 + 80/196 = 252 + 80/196 = 332/196
  5. 332/196 simplified gives 83/49
  6. So, 36/28 + 20/49 = 83/49
    In mixed form: 134/49

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