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Add 3/90 and 70/49

1st number: 3/90, 2nd number: 1 21/49

3/90 + 70/49 is 307/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    3/90 = 3 × 49/90 × 49 = 147/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    70/49 = 70 × 90/49 × 90 = 6300/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/4410 + 6300/4410 = 147 + 6300/4410 = 6447/4410
  5. 6447/4410 simplified gives 307/210
  6. So, 3/90 + 70/49 = 307/210
    In mixed form: 197/210

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