Add 49/75 and 9/20
49/75 + 9/20 is 331/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 20 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
49/75 = 49 × 4/75 × 4 = 196/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 15 = 300,
9/20 = 9 × 15/20 × 15 = 135/300 - Add the two like fractions:
196/300 + 135/300 = 196 + 135/300 = 331/300 - So, 49/75 + 9/20 = 331/300
In mixed form: 131/300
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 98/75+9/20 49/75+18/20 49/75+9/40 49/75+27/20 49/75+9/60 49/75+45/20 49/75+63/20