Add 4/20 and 49/72
4/20 + 49/72 is 317/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 18 = 360,
4/20 = 4 × 18/20 × 18 = 72/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
49/72 = 49 × 5/72 × 5 = 245/360 - Add the two like fractions:
72/360 + 245/360 = 72 + 245/360 = 317/360 - So, 4/20 + 49/72 = 317/360
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