Add 20/49 and 54/81
20/49 + 54/81 is 158/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 81 is 3969
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3969 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 81 = 3969,
20/49 = 20 × 81/49 × 81 = 1620/3969 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 49 = 3969,
54/81 = 54 × 49/81 × 49 = 2646/3969 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/3969 + 2646/3969 = 1620 + 2646/3969 = 4266/3969 - 4266/3969 simplified gives 158/147
- So, 20/49 + 54/81 = 158/147
In mixed form: 111/147
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