Add 1/20 and 49/6
1st number: 1/20, 2nd number: 8 1/6
1/20 + 49/6 is 493/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
1/20 = 1 × 3/20 × 3 = 3/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
49/6 = 49 × 10/6 × 10 = 490/60 - Add the two like fractions:
3/60 + 490/60 = 3 + 490/60 = 493/60 - So, 1/20 + 49/6 = 493/60
In mixed form: 813/60
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