Add 9/20 and 49/56
9/20 + 49/56 is 53/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 56 is 280
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 14 = 280,
9/20 = 9 × 14/20 × 14 = 126/280 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
49/56 = 49 × 5/56 × 5 = 245/280 - Add the two like fractions:
126/280 + 245/280 = 126 + 245/280 = 371/280 - 371/280 simplified gives 53/40
- So, 9/20 + 49/56 = 53/40
In mixed form: 113/40
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