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Add 72/75 and 49/20

1st number: 72/75, 2nd number: 2 9/20

72/75 + 49/20 is 341/100.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 20 is 300

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
    72/75 = 72 × 4/75 × 4 = 288/300
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
    49/20 = 49 × 15/20 × 15 = 735/300
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    288/300 + 735/300 = 288 + 735/300 = 1023/300
  5. 1023/300 simplified gives 341/100
  6. So, 72/75 + 49/20 = 341/100
    In mixed form: 341/100

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