Add 9/49 and 27/20, Solve 9/49 + 1 7/20 as a fraction

Add 9/49 and 27/20

1^st number: 9/49, 2^nd number: 1 7/20

9/49 + 27/20 is 1503/980.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 20 is 980

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 20 = 980,
9/49 = 9 × 20/49 × 20 = 180/980
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
27/20 = 27 × 49/20 × 49 = 1323/980
Add the two like fractions:
180/980 + 1323/980 = 180 + 1323/980 = 1503/980
So, 9/49 + 27/20 = 1503/980
In mixed form: 1523/980

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