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Add 42/20 and 63/49

1st number: 2 2/20, 2nd number: 1 14/49

42/20 + 63/49 is 237/70.

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,
    42/20 = 42 × 49/20 × 49 = 2058/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
    63/49 = 63 × 20/49 × 20 = 1260/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2058/980 + 1260/980 = 2058 + 1260/980 = 3318/980
  5. 3318/980 simplified gives 237/70
  6. So, 42/20 + 63/49 = 237/70
    In mixed form: 327/70

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