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Add 49/20 and 75/16

1^st number: 2 9/20, 2^nd number: 4 11/16

49/20 + 75/16 is 571/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
   49/20 = 49 × 4/20 × 4 = 196/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
   75/16 = 75 × 5/16 × 5 = 375/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/80 + 375/80 = 196 + 375/80 = 571/80
5. So, 49/20 + 75/16 = 571/80
   In mixed form: 711/80

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