Add 27/49 and 20/36
27/49 + 20/36 is 488/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 36 is 1764
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 36 = 1764,
27/49 = 27 × 36/49 × 36 = 972/1764 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
20/36 = 20 × 49/36 × 49 = 980/1764 - Add the two like fractions:
972/1764 + 980/1764 = 972 + 980/1764 = 1952/1764 - 1952/1764 simplified gives 488/441
- So, 27/49 + 20/36 = 488/441
In mixed form: 147/441
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