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Add 3/49 and 56/90

3/49 + 56/90 is 1507/2205.

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,
    3/49 = 3 × 90/49 × 90 = 270/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    56/90 = 56 × 49/90 × 49 = 2744/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/4410 + 2744/4410 = 270 + 2744/4410 = 3014/4410
  5. 3014/4410 simplified gives 1507/2205
  6. So, 3/49 + 56/90 = 1507/2205

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