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Add 25/90 and 5/49

25/90 + 5/49 is 335/882.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    25/90 = 25 × 49/90 × 49 = 1225/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    5/49 = 5 × 90/49 × 90 = 450/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/4410 + 450/4410 = 1225 + 450/4410 = 1675/4410
  5. 1675/4410 simplified gives 335/882
  6. So, 25/90 + 5/49 = 335/882

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