Add 49/80 and 9/20
49/80 + 9/20 is 17/16.
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,
9/20 = 9 × 4/20 × 4 = 36/80 - Add the two like fractions:
49/80 + 36/80 = 49 + 36/80 = 85/80 - 85/80 simplified gives 17/16
- So, 49/80 + 9/20 = 17/16
In mixed form: 11/16
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