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Add 49/10 and 6/90

1st number: 4 9/10, 2nd number: 6/90

49/10 + 6/90 is 149/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    49/10 = 49 × 9/10 × 9 = 441/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    6/90 = 6 × 1/90 × 1 = 6/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    441/90 + 6/90 = 441 + 6/90 = 447/90
  5. 447/90 simplified gives 149/30
  6. So, 49/10 + 6/90 = 149/30
    In mixed form: 429/30

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