Add 20/5 and 2/49, Solve 4 0/5 + 2/49 as a fraction

Add 20/5 and 2/49

1^st number: 4 0/5, 2^nd number: 2/49

20/5 + 2/49 is 198/49.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
20/5 = 20 × 49/5 × 49 = 980/245
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
2/49 = 2 × 5/49 × 5 = 10/245
Add the two like fractions:
980/245 + 10/245 = 980 + 10/245 = 990/245
990/245 simplified gives 198/49
So, 20/5 + 2/49 = 198/49
In mixed form: 42/49

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