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Add 49/45 and 20/72

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 20/72

49/45 + 20/72 is 41/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   49/45 = 49 × 8/45 × 8 = 392/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   20/72 = 20 × 5/72 × 5 = 100/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   392/360 + 100/360 = 392 + 100/360 = 492/360
5. 492/360 simplified gives 41/30
6. So, 49/45 + 20/72 = 41/30
   In mixed form: 111/30

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