Add 14/49 and 40/90
14/49 + 40/90 is 46/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
14/49 = 14 × 90/49 × 90 = 1260/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
40/90 = 40 × 49/90 × 49 = 1960/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1260/4410 + 1960/4410 = 1260 + 1960/4410 = 3220/4410 - 3220/4410 simplified gives 46/63
- So, 14/49 + 40/90 = 46/63
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