Add 49/20 and 16/45
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 16/45
49/20 + 16/45 is 101/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
49/20 = 49 × 9/20 × 9 = 441/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180 - Add the two like fractions:
441/180 + 64/180 = 441 + 64/180 = 505/180 - 505/180 simplified gives 101/36
- So, 49/20 + 16/45 = 101/36
In mixed form: 229/36
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