Add 49/80 and 16/20
49/80 + 16/20 is 113/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
49/80 = 49 × 1/80 × 1 = 49/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
16/20 = 16 × 4/20 × 4 = 64/80 - Add the two like fractions:
49/80 + 64/80 = 49 + 64/80 = 113/80 - So, 49/80 + 16/20 = 113/80
In mixed form: 133/80
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