Add 27/20 and 16/49
1st number: 1 7/20, 2nd number: 16/49
27/20 + 16/49 is 1643/980.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
27/20 = 27 × 49/20 × 49 = 1323/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
16/49 = 16 × 20/49 × 20 = 320/980 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/980 + 320/980 = 1323 + 320/980 = 1643/980 - So, 27/20 + 16/49 = 1643/980
In mixed form: 1663/980
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