Add 3/49 and 72/90
3/49 + 72/90 is 211/245.
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,
3/49 = 3 × 90/49 × 90 = 270/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
72/90 = 72 × 49/90 × 49 = 3528/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
270/4410 + 3528/4410 = 270 + 3528/4410 = 3798/4410 - 3798/4410 simplified gives 211/245
- So, 3/49 + 72/90 = 211/245
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