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Add 49/20 and 8/7

1^st number: 2 9/20, 2^nd number: 1 1/7

49/20 + 8/7 is 503/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 7 is 140
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
   49/20 = 49 × 7/20 × 7 = 343/140
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
   8/7 = 8 × 20/7 × 20 = 160/140
4. Add the two like fractions:
   343/140 + 160/140 = 343 + 160/140 = 503/140
5. So, 49/20 + 8/7 = 503/140
   In mixed form: 383/140

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