Add 49/9 and 10/20
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 10/20
49/9 + 10/20 is 107/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 20 = 180,
49/9 = 49 × 20/9 × 20 = 980/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
10/20 = 10 × 9/20 × 9 = 90/180 - Add the two like fractions:
980/180 + 90/180 = 980 + 90/180 = 1070/180 - 1070/180 simplified gives 107/18
- So, 49/9 + 10/20 = 107/18
In mixed form: 517/18
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