Add 80/49 and 20/40
1st number: 1 31/49, 2nd number: 20/40
80/49 + 20/40 is 209/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 40 is 1960
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1960 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 40 = 1960,
80/49 = 80 × 40/49 × 40 = 3200/1960 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 49 = 1960,
20/40 = 20 × 49/40 × 49 = 980/1960 - Add the two like fractions:
3200/1960 + 980/1960 = 3200 + 980/1960 = 4180/1960 - 4180/1960 simplified gives 209/98
- So, 80/49 + 20/40 = 209/98
In mixed form: 213/98
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