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Add 49/8 and 6/20

1^st number: 6 1/8, 2^nd number: 6/20

49/8 + 6/20 is 257/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 20 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   49/8 = 49 × 5/8 × 5 = 245/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   6/20 = 6 × 2/20 × 2 = 12/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/40 + 12/40 = 245 + 12/40 = 257/40
5. So, 49/8 + 6/20 = 257/40
   In mixed form: 617/40

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