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Add 49/20 and 15/9

1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 1 6/9

49/20 + 15/9 is 247/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 9 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    15/9 = 15 × 20/9 × 20 = 300/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/180 + 300/180 = 441 + 300/180 = 741/180
  5. 741/180 simplified gives 247/60
  6. So, 49/20 + 15/9 = 247/60
    In mixed form: 47/60

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