Add 2/49 and 48/90
2/49 + 48/90 is 422/735.
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,
2/49 = 2 × 90/49 × 90 = 180/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
48/90 = 48 × 49/90 × 49 = 2352/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
180/4410 + 2352/4410 = 180 + 2352/4410 = 2532/4410 - 2532/4410 simplified gives 422/735
- So, 2/49 + 48/90 = 422/735
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