Add 49/20 and 9/28
1st number: 2 9/20, 2nd number: 9/28
49/20 + 9/28 is 97/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 28 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 28 × 5 = 140,
9/28 = 9 × 5/28 × 5 = 45/140 - Add the two like fractions:
343/140 + 45/140 = 343 + 45/140 = 388/140 - 388/140 simplified gives 97/35
- So, 49/20 + 9/28 = 97/35
In mixed form: 227/35
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