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Add 3/5 and 49/90

3/5 + 49/90 is 103/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    3/5 = 3 × 18/5 × 18 = 54/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/90 + 49/90 = 54 + 49/90 = 103/90
  5. So, 3/5 + 49/90 = 103/90
    In mixed form: 113/90

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