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Add 8/20 and 5/49

8/20 + 5/49 is 123/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    8/20 = 8 × 49/20 × 49 = 392/980
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
    5/49 = 5 × 20/49 × 20 = 100/980
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    392/980 + 100/980 = 392 + 100/980 = 492/980
  5. 492/980 simplified gives 123/245
  6. So, 8/20 + 5/49 = 123/245

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