Add 49/45 and 27/20, Solve 1 4/45 + 1 7/20 as a fraction

Add 49/45 and 27/20

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 1 7/20

49/45 + 27/20 is 439/180.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 20 is 180

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
49/45 = 49 × 4/45 × 4 = 196/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
27/20 = 27 × 9/20 × 9 = 243/180
Add the two like fractions:
196/180 + 243/180 = 196 + 243/180 = 439/180
So, 49/45 + 27/20 = 439/180
In mixed form: 279/180

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