Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 49/75 and 20/27

49/75 + 20/27 is 941/675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
    49/75 = 49 × 9/75 × 9 = 441/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    20/27 = 20 × 25/27 × 25 = 500/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/675 + 500/675 = 441 + 500/675 = 941/675
  5. So, 49/75 + 20/27 = 941/675
    In mixed form: 1266/675

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com