Add 3/9 and 49/20
1st number: 3/9, 2nd number: 2 9/20
3/9 + 49/20 is 167/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
3/9 = 3 × 20/9 × 20 = 60/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180 - Add the two like fractions:
60/180 + 441/180 = 60 + 441/180 = 501/180 - 501/180 simplified gives 167/60
- So, 3/9 + 49/20 = 167/60
In mixed form: 247/60
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