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Add 49/36 and 20/5

1st number: 1 13/36, 2nd number: 4 0/5

49/36 + 20/5 is 193/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 36 and 5 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 36 = 180,
    20/5 = 20 × 36/5 × 36 = 720/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/180 + 720/180 = 245 + 720/180 = 965/180
  5. 965/180 simplified gives 193/36
  6. So, 49/36 + 20/5 = 193/36
    In mixed form: 513/36

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