Add 2/20 and 27/49
2/20 + 27/49 is 319/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
2/20 = 2 × 49/20 × 49 = 98/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
27/49 = 27 × 20/49 × 20 = 540/980 - Add the two like fractions:
98/980 + 540/980 = 98 + 540/980 = 638/980 - 638/980 simplified gives 319/490
- So, 2/20 + 27/49 = 319/490
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