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Add 48/36 and 49/20

1^st number: 1 12/36, 2^nd number: 2 9/20

48/36 + 49/20 is 227/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
   48/36 = 48 × 5/36 × 5 = 240/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/180 + 441/180 = 240 + 441/180 = 681/180
5. 681/180 simplified gives 227/60
6. So, 48/36 + 49/20 = 227/60
   In mixed form: 347/60

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