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Add 15/90 and 90/49

1st number: 15/90, 2nd number: 1 41/49

15/90 + 90/49 is 589/294.

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,
    15/90 = 15 × 49/90 × 49 = 735/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    90/49 = 90 × 90/49 × 90 = 8100/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    735/4410 + 8100/4410 = 735 + 8100/4410 = 8835/4410
  5. 8835/4410 simplified gives 589/294
  6. So, 15/90 + 90/49 = 589/294
    In mixed form: 21/294

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