Add 20/49 and 56/90
20/49 + 56/90 is 2272/2205.
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,
20/49 = 20 × 90/49 × 90 = 1800/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
56/90 = 56 × 49/90 × 49 = 2744/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/4410 + 2744/4410 = 1800 + 2744/4410 = 4544/4410 - 4544/4410 simplified gives 2272/2205
- So, 20/49 + 56/90 = 2272/2205
In mixed form: 167/2205
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