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Add 24/49 and 8/90

24/49 + 8/90 is 1276/2205.

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,
    8/90 = 8 × 49/90 × 49 = 392/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/4410 + 392/4410 = 2160 + 392/4410 = 2552/4410
  5. 2552/4410 simplified gives 1276/2205
  6. So, 24/49 + 8/90 = 1276/2205

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