Add 12/90 and 40/49
12/90 + 40/49 is 698/735.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
12/90 = 12 × 49/90 × 49 = 588/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
40/49 = 40 × 90/49 × 90 = 3600/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
588/4410 + 3600/4410 = 588 + 3600/4410 = 4188/4410 - 4188/4410 simplified gives 698/735
- So, 12/90 + 40/49 = 698/735
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