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Add 8/20 and 49/8

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

8/20 + 49/8 is 261/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 8 is 40
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 40
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 2 = 40,
   8/20 = 8 × 2/20 × 2 = 16/40
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 5 = 40,
   49/8 = 49 × 5/8 × 5 = 245/40
4. Add the two like fractions:
   16/40 + 245/40 = 16 + 245/40 = 261/40
5. So, 8/20 + 49/8 = 261/40
   In mixed form: 621/40

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