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Add 49/35 and 20/50

1^st number: 1 14/35, 2^nd number: 20/50

49/35 + 20/50 is 9/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   49/35 = 49 × 10/35 × 10 = 490/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   20/50 = 20 × 7/50 × 7 = 140/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/350 + 140/350 = 490 + 140/350 = 630/350
5. 630/350 simplified gives 9/5
6. So, 49/35 + 20/50 = 9/5
   In mixed form: 14/5

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