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Add 49/72 and 20/16

1^st number: 49/72, 2^nd number: 1 4/16

49/72 + 20/16 is 139/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 16 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   49/72 = 49 × 2/72 × 2 = 98/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 9 = 144,
   20/16 = 20 × 9/16 × 9 = 180/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/144 + 180/144 = 98 + 180/144 = 278/144
5. 278/144 simplified gives 139/72
6. So, 49/72 + 20/16 = 139/72
   In mixed form: 167/72

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