Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 24/49 and 18/90

24/49 + 18/90 is 169/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    24/49 = 24 × 90/49 × 90 = 2160/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    18/90 = 18 × 49/90 × 49 = 882/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/4410 + 882/4410 = 2160 + 882/4410 = 3042/4410
  5. 3042/4410 simplified gives 169/245
  6. So, 24/49 + 18/90 = 169/245

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com