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Add 49/14 and 15/90

1st number: 3 7/14, 2nd number: 15/90

49/14 + 15/90 is 11/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    49/14 = 49 × 45/14 × 45 = 2205/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    15/90 = 15 × 7/90 × 7 = 105/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/630 + 105/630 = 2205 + 105/630 = 2310/630
  5. 2310/630 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 49/14 + 15/90 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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