Add 49/20 and 12/35
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 12/35
49/20 + 12/35 is 391/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 35 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
49/20 = 49 × 7/20 × 7 = 343/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
12/35 = 12 × 4/35 × 4 = 48/140 - Add the two like fractions:
343/140 + 48/140 = 343 + 48/140 = 391/140 - So, 49/20 + 12/35 = 391/140
In mixed form: 2111/140
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