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Add 48/20 and 2/49

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

48/20 + 2/49 is 598/245.

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,
    48/20 = 48 × 49/20 × 49 = 2352/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
    2/49 = 2 × 20/49 × 20 = 40/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/980 + 40/980 = 2352 + 40/980 = 2392/980
  5. 2392/980 simplified gives 598/245
  6. So, 48/20 + 2/49 = 598/245
    In mixed form: 2108/245

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