Add 45/90 and 16/49
45/90 + 16/49 is 81/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
45/90 = 45 × 49/90 × 49 = 2205/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
16/49 = 16 × 90/49 × 90 = 1440/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/4410 + 1440/4410 = 2205 + 1440/4410 = 3645/4410 - 3645/4410 simplified gives 81/98
- So, 45/90 + 16/49 = 81/98
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