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Add 4/49 and 20/90

4/49 + 20/90 is 134/441.

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,
    4/49 = 4 × 90/49 × 90 = 360/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    20/90 = 20 × 49/90 × 49 = 980/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/4410 + 980/4410 = 360 + 980/4410 = 1340/4410
  5. 1340/4410 simplified gives 134/441
  6. So, 4/49 + 20/90 = 134/441

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