Add 36/49 and 50/90
36/49 + 50/90 is 569/441.
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,
50/90 = 50 × 49/90 × 49 = 2450/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/4410 + 2450/4410 = 3240 + 2450/4410 = 5690/4410 - 5690/4410 simplified gives 569/441
- So, 36/49 + 50/90 = 569/441
In mixed form: 1128/441
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