Add 45/49 and 16/90
45/49 + 16/90 is 2417/2205.
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,
45/49 = 45 × 90/49 × 90 = 4050/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
16/90 = 16 × 49/90 × 49 = 784/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/4410 + 784/4410 = 4050 + 784/4410 = 4834/4410 - 4834/4410 simplified gives 2417/2205
- So, 45/49 + 16/90 = 2417/2205
In mixed form: 1212/2205
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