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Add 48/8 and 20/49

1st number: 6 0/8, 2nd number: 20/49

48/8 + 20/49 is 314/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 49 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
    48/8 = 48 × 49/8 × 49 = 2352/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
    20/49 = 20 × 8/49 × 8 = 160/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2352/392 + 160/392 = 2352 + 160/392 = 2512/392
  5. 2512/392 simplified gives 314/49
  6. So, 48/8 + 20/49 = 314/49
    In mixed form: 620/49

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