Add 20/28 and 24/49
20/28 + 24/49 is 59/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 49 is 196
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
20/28 = 20 × 7/28 × 7 = 140/196 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
24/49 = 24 × 4/49 × 4 = 96/196 - Add the two like fractions:
140/196 + 96/196 = 140 + 96/196 = 236/196 - 236/196 simplified gives 59/49
- So, 20/28 + 24/49 = 59/49
In mixed form: 110/49
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