Add 72/20 and 3/49
1st number: 3 12/20, 2nd number: 3/49
72/20 + 3/49 is 897/245.
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,
72/20 = 72 × 49/20 × 49 = 3528/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
3/49 = 3 × 20/49 × 20 = 60/980 - Add the two like fractions:
3528/980 + 60/980 = 3528 + 60/980 = 3588/980 - 3588/980 simplified gives 897/245
- So, 72/20 + 3/49 = 897/245
In mixed form: 3162/245
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