Add 9/3 and 20/49
1st number: 3 0/3, 2nd number: 20/49
9/3 + 20/49 is 167/49.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 49 is 147
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 147 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 49 = 147,
9/3 = 9 × 49/3 × 49 = 441/147 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 3 = 147,
20/49 = 20 × 3/49 × 3 = 60/147 - Add the two like fractions:
441/147 + 60/147 = 441 + 60/147 = 501/147 - 501/147 simplified gives 167/49
- So, 9/3 + 20/49 = 167/49
In mixed form: 320/49
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