Add 36/49 and 36/90
36/49 + 36/90 is 278/245.
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,
36/49 = 36 × 90/49 × 90 = 3240/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
36/90 = 36 × 49/90 × 49 = 1764/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/4410 + 1764/4410 = 3240 + 1764/4410 = 5004/4410 - 5004/4410 simplified gives 278/245
- So, 36/49 + 36/90 = 278/245
In mixed form: 133/245
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