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Add 32/49 and 98/90

1st number: 32/49, 2nd number: 1 8/90

32/49 + 98/90 is 3841/2205.

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,
    32/49 = 32 × 90/49 × 90 = 2880/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    98/90 = 98 × 49/90 × 49 = 4802/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2880/4410 + 4802/4410 = 2880 + 4802/4410 = 7682/4410
  5. 7682/4410 simplified gives 3841/2205
  6. So, 32/49 + 98/90 = 3841/2205
    In mixed form: 11636/2205

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