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Add 36/84 and 20/49

36/84 + 20/49 is 41/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
   36/84 = 36 × 7/84 × 7 = 252/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   20/49 = 20 × 12/49 × 12 = 240/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/588 + 240/588 = 252 + 240/588 = 492/588
5. 492/588 simplified gives 41/49
6. So, 36/84 + 20/49 = 41/49

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