Add 1/20 and 49/36
1st number: 1/20, 2nd number: 1 13/36
1/20 + 49/36 is 127/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
1/20 = 1 × 9/20 × 9 = 9/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
49/36 = 49 × 5/36 × 5 = 245/180 - Add the two like fractions:
9/180 + 245/180 = 9 + 245/180 = 254/180 - 254/180 simplified gives 127/90
- So, 1/20 + 49/36 = 127/90
In mixed form: 137/90
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