Add 20/75 and 49/9
1st number: 20/75, 2nd number: 5 4/9
20/75 + 49/9 is 257/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 9 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
20/75 = 20 × 3/75 × 3 = 60/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
49/9 = 49 × 25/9 × 25 = 1225/225 - Add the two like fractions:
60/225 + 1225/225 = 60 + 1225/225 = 1285/225 - 1285/225 simplified gives 257/45
- So, 20/75 + 49/9 = 257/45
In mixed form: 532/45
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