Add 49/20 and 42/45
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 42/45
49/20 + 42/45 is 203/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
42/45 = 42 × 4/45 × 4 = 168/180 - Add the two like fractions:
441/180 + 168/180 = 441 + 168/180 = 609/180 - 609/180 simplified gives 203/60
- So, 49/20 + 42/45 = 203/60
In mixed form: 323/60
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