Add 54/16 and 49/20
1st number: 3 6/16, 2nd number: 2 9/20
54/16 + 49/20 is 233/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 20 is 80
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 5 = 80,
54/16 = 54 × 5/16 × 5 = 270/80 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 4 = 80,
49/20 = 49 × 4/20 × 4 = 196/80 - Add the two like fractions:
270/80 + 196/80 = 270 + 196/80 = 466/80 - 466/80 simplified gives 233/40
- So, 54/16 + 49/20 = 233/40
In mixed form: 533/40
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