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Add 75/20 and 45/49

1^st number: 3 15/20, 2^nd number: 45/49

75/20 + 45/49 is 915/196.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   75/20 = 75 × 49/20 × 49 = 3675/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
   45/49 = 45 × 20/49 × 20 = 900/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3675/980 + 900/980 = 3675 + 900/980 = 4575/980
5. 4575/980 simplified gives 915/196
6. So, 75/20 + 45/49 = 915/196
   In mixed form: 4131/196

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