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Add 4/90 and 49/12

1st number: 4/90, 2nd number: 4 1/12

4/90 + 49/12 is 743/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 12 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    4/90 = 4 × 2/90 × 2 = 8/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
    49/12 = 49 × 15/12 × 15 = 735/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/180 + 735/180 = 8 + 735/180 = 743/180
  5. So, 4/90 + 49/12 = 743/180
    In mixed form: 423/180

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