Add 27/90 and 40/49
27/90 + 40/49 is 547/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
27/90 = 27 × 49/90 × 49 = 1323/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
40/49 = 40 × 90/49 × 90 = 3600/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/4410 + 3600/4410 = 1323 + 3600/4410 = 4923/4410 - 4923/4410 simplified gives 547/490
- So, 27/90 + 40/49 = 547/490
In mixed form: 157/490
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