Add 49/20 and 20/7
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 2 6/7
49/20 + 20/7 is 743/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 7 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 7 × 20 = 140,
20/7 = 20 × 20/7 × 20 = 400/140 - Add the two like fractions:
343/140 + 400/140 = 343 + 400/140 = 743/140 - So, 49/20 + 20/7 = 743/140
In mixed form: 543/140
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