Add 49/20 and 20/36
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 20/36
49/20 + 20/36 is 541/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
20/36 = 20 × 5/36 × 5 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
441/180 + 100/180 = 441 + 100/180 = 541/180 - So, 49/20 + 20/36 = 541/180
In mixed form: 31/180
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