Add 20/49 and 15/80
20/49 + 15/80 is 467/784.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 80 is 3920
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
20/49 = 20 × 80/49 × 80 = 1600/3920 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
15/80 = 15 × 49/80 × 49 = 735/3920 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/3920 + 735/3920 = 1600 + 735/3920 = 2335/3920 - 2335/3920 simplified gives 467/784
- So, 20/49 + 15/80 = 467/784
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