Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 49/18 and 16/20

1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 16/20

49/18 + 16/20 is 317/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    49/18 = 49 × 10/18 × 10 = 490/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    16/20 = 16 × 9/20 × 9 = 144/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/180 + 144/180 = 490 + 144/180 = 634/180
  5. 634/180 simplified gives 317/90
  6. So, 49/18 + 16/20 = 317/90
    In mixed form: 347/90

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com