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Add 49/20 and 9/75

1^st number: 2 9/20, 2^nd number: 9/75

49/20 + 9/75 is 257/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
   49/20 = 49 × 15/20 × 15 = 735/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   9/75 = 9 × 4/75 × 4 = 36/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   735/300 + 36/300 = 735 + 36/300 = 771/300
5. 771/300 simplified gives 257/100
6. So, 49/20 + 9/75 = 257/100
   In mixed form: 257/100

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