Add 20/49 and 15/9
1st number: 20/49, 2nd number: 1 6/9
20/49 + 15/9 is 305/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 9 is 441
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
20/49 = 20 × 9/49 × 9 = 180/441 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
15/9 = 15 × 49/9 × 49 = 735/441 - Add the two like fractions:
180/441 + 735/441 = 180 + 735/441 = 915/441 - 915/441 simplified gives 305/147
- So, 20/49 + 15/9 = 305/147
In mixed form: 211/147
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