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Add 45/90 and 16/49

45/90 + 16/49 is 81/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    45/90 = 45 × 49/90 × 49 = 2205/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    16/49 = 16 × 90/49 × 90 = 1440/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/4410 + 1440/4410 = 2205 + 1440/4410 = 3645/4410
  5. 3645/4410 simplified gives 81/98
  6. So, 45/90 + 16/49 = 81/98

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