Add 20/5 and 48/49
1st number: 4 0/5, 2nd number: 48/49
20/5 + 48/49 is 244/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
20/5 = 20 × 49/5 × 49 = 980/245 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
48/49 = 48 × 5/49 × 5 = 240/245 - Add the two like fractions:
980/245 + 240/245 = 980 + 240/245 = 1220/245 - 1220/245 simplified gives 244/49
- So, 20/5 + 48/49 = 244/49
In mixed form: 448/49
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