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Add 1/49 and 96/90

1st number: 1/49, 2nd number: 1 6/90

1/49 + 96/90 is 799/735.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    1/49 = 1 × 90/49 × 90 = 90/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    96/90 = 96 × 49/90 × 49 = 4704/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/4410 + 4704/4410 = 90 + 4704/4410 = 4794/4410
  5. 4794/4410 simplified gives 799/735
  6. So, 1/49 + 96/90 = 799/735
    In mixed form: 164/735

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