Add 49/20 and 4/27, Solve 2 9/20 + 4/27 as a fraction

Add 49/20 and 4/27

1^st number: 2 9/20, 2^nd number: 4/27

49/20 + 4/27 is 1403/540.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 27 is 540

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
49/20 = 49 × 27/20 × 27 = 1323/540
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
4/27 = 4 × 20/27 × 20 = 80/540
Add the two like fractions:
1323/540 + 80/540 = 1323 + 80/540 = 1403/540
So, 49/20 + 4/27 = 1403/540
In mixed form: 2323/540

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