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Add 20/49 and 27/40

20/49 + 27/40 is 2123/1960.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
    20/49 = 20 × 40/49 × 40 = 800/1960
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
    27/40 = 27 × 49/40 × 49 = 1323/1960
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    800/1960 + 1323/1960 = 800 + 1323/1960 = 2123/1960
  5. So, 20/49 + 27/40 = 2123/1960
    In mixed form: 1163/1960

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