Add 7/20 and 49/6
1st number: 7/20, 2nd number: 8 1/6
7/20 + 49/6 is 511/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 6 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
7/20 = 7 × 3/20 × 3 = 21/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 10 = 60,
49/6 = 49 × 10/6 × 10 = 490/60 - Add the two like fractions:
21/60 + 490/60 = 21 + 490/60 = 511/60 - So, 7/20 + 49/6 = 511/60
In mixed form: 831/60
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