Add 2/84 and 49/90
2/84 + 49/90 is 179/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
2/84 = 2 × 15/84 × 15 = 30/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
49/90 = 49 × 14/90 × 14 = 686/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
30/1260 + 686/1260 = 30 + 686/1260 = 716/1260 - 716/1260 simplified gives 179/315
- So, 2/84 + 49/90 = 179/315
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