Add 27/49 and 50/90
27/49 + 50/90 is 488/441.
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,
27/49 = 27 × 90/49 × 90 = 2430/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
50/90 = 50 × 49/90 × 49 = 2450/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/4410 + 2450/4410 = 2430 + 2450/4410 = 4880/4410 - 4880/4410 simplified gives 488/441
- So, 27/49 + 50/90 = 488/441
In mixed form: 147/441
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