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Add 12/90 and 84/49

1st number: 12/90, 2nd number: 1 35/49

12/90 + 84/49 is 194/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    12/90 = 12 × 49/90 × 49 = 588/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    84/49 = 84 × 90/49 × 90 = 7560/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    588/4410 + 7560/4410 = 588 + 7560/4410 = 8148/4410
  5. 8148/4410 simplified gives 194/105
  6. So, 12/90 + 84/49 = 194/105
    In mixed form: 189/105

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