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Add 49/15 and 18/20

1st number: 3 4/15, 2nd number: 18/20

49/15 + 18/20 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 20 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    49/15 = 49 × 4/15 × 4 = 196/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
    18/20 = 18 × 3/20 × 3 = 54/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/60 + 54/60 = 196 + 54/60 = 250/60
  5. 250/60 simplified gives 25/6
  6. So, 49/15 + 18/20 = 25/6
    In mixed form: 41/6

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