Add 49/20 and 27/16
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 1 11/16
49/20 + 27/16 is 331/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 16 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
49/20 = 49 × 4/20 × 4 = 196/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
27/16 = 27 × 5/16 × 5 = 135/80 - Add the two like fractions:
196/80 + 135/80 = 196 + 135/80 = 331/80 - So, 49/20 + 27/16 = 331/80
In mixed form: 411/80
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