Add 2/49 and 6/20
2/49 + 6/20 is 167/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 20 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
2/49 = 2 × 20/49 × 20 = 40/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
6/20 = 6 × 49/20 × 49 = 294/980 - Add the two like fractions:
40/980 + 294/980 = 40 + 294/980 = 334/980 - 334/980 simplified gives 167/490
- So, 2/49 + 6/20 = 167/490
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