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Add 49/20 and 75/48

1^st number: 2 9/20, 2^nd number: 1 27/48

49/20 + 75/48 is 321/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   49/20 = 49 × 12/20 × 12 = 588/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   75/48 = 75 × 5/48 × 5 = 375/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/240 + 375/240 = 588 + 375/240 = 963/240
5. 963/240 simplified gives 321/80
6. So, 49/20 + 75/48 = 321/80
   In mixed form: 41/80

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