Add 81/20 and 5/49
1st number: 4 1/20, 2nd number: 5/49
81/20 + 5/49 is 4069/980.
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,
81/20 = 81 × 49/20 × 49 = 3969/980 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
5/49 = 5 × 20/49 × 20 = 100/980 - Add the two like fractions:
3969/980 + 100/980 = 3969 + 100/980 = 4069/980 - So, 81/20 + 5/49 = 4069/980
In mixed form: 4149/980
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