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Add 48/20 and 21/49

1^st number: 2 8/20, 2^nd number: 21/49

48/20 + 21/49 is 99/35.

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,
   21/49 = 21 × 20/49 × 20 = 420/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2352/980 + 420/980 = 2352 + 420/980 = 2772/980
5. 2772/980 simplified gives 99/35
6. So, 48/20 + 21/49 = 99/35
   In mixed form: 229/35

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