Add 20/8 and 15/49
1st number: 2 4/8, 2nd number: 15/49
20/8 + 15/49 is 275/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 49 is 392
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 49 = 392,
20/8 = 20 × 49/8 × 49 = 980/392 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
15/49 = 15 × 8/49 × 8 = 120/392 - Add the two like fractions:
980/392 + 120/392 = 980 + 120/392 = 1100/392 - 1100/392 simplified gives 275/98
- So, 20/8 + 15/49 = 275/98
In mixed form: 279/98
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