Add 49/4 and 9/90
1st number: 12 1/4, 2nd number: 9/90
49/4 + 9/90 is 247/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
49/4 = 49 × 45/4 × 45 = 2205/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
9/90 = 9 × 2/90 × 2 = 18/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/180 + 18/180 = 2205 + 18/180 = 2223/180 - 2223/180 simplified gives 247/20
- So, 49/4 + 9/90 = 247/20
In mixed form: 127/20
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