Add 3/20 and 6/49
3/20 + 6/49 is 267/980.
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,
3/20 = 3 × 49/20 × 49 = 147/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
6/49 = 6 × 20/49 × 20 = 120/980 - Add the two like fractions:
147/980 + 120/980 = 147 + 120/980 = 267/980 - So, 3/20 + 6/49 = 267/980
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