Add 49/20 and 27/90
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 27/90
49/20 + 27/90 is 11/4.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 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 90 × 2 = 180,
27/90 = 27 × 2/90 × 2 = 54/180 - Add the two like fractions:
441/180 + 54/180 = 441 + 54/180 = 495/180 - 495/180 simplified gives 11/4
- So, 49/20 + 27/90 = 11/4
In mixed form: 23/4
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