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Add 49/20 and 6/36

1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 6/36

49/20 + 6/36 is 157/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
    6/36 = 6 × 5/36 × 5 = 30/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/180 + 30/180 = 441 + 30/180 = 471/180
  5. 471/180 simplified gives 157/60
  6. So, 49/20 + 6/36 = 157/60
    In mixed form: 237/60

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