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Add 49/20 and 2/10

1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 2/10

49/20 + 2/10 is 53/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 10 is 20

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 20
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 1 = 20,
    49/20 = 49 × 1/20 × 1 = 49/20
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 2 = 20,
    2/10 = 2 × 2/10 × 2 = 4/20
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/20 + 4/20 = 49 + 4/20 = 53/20
  5. So, 49/20 + 2/10 = 53/20
    In mixed form: 213/20

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