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Add 49/9 and 2/20

1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 2/20

49/9 + 2/20 is 499/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
    49/9 = 49 × 20/9 × 20 = 980/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    2/20 = 2 × 9/20 × 9 = 18/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    980/180 + 18/180 = 980 + 18/180 = 998/180
  5. 998/180 simplified gives 499/90
  6. So, 49/9 + 2/20 = 499/90
    In mixed form: 549/90

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