Add 20/6 and 49/45, Solve 3 2/6 + 1 4/45 as a fraction

Add 20/6 and 49/45

1^st number: 3 2/6, 2^nd number: 1 4/45

20/6 + 49/45 is 199/45.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
20/6 = 20 × 15/6 × 15 = 300/90
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
49/45 = 49 × 2/45 × 2 = 98/90
Add the two like fractions:
300/90 + 98/90 = 300 + 98/90 = 398/90
398/90 simplified gives 199/45
So, 20/6 + 49/45 = 199/45
In mixed form: 419/45

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