Add 63/20 and 8/49
1st number: 3 3/20, 2nd number: 8/49
63/20 + 8/49 is 3247/980.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 49 is 980
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
63/20 = 63 × 49/20 × 49 = 3087/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
8/49 = 8 × 20/49 × 20 = 160/980 - Add the two like fractions:
3087/980 + 160/980 = 3087 + 160/980 = 3247/980 - So, 63/20 + 8/49 = 3247/980
In mixed form: 3307/980
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