Add 49/18 and 42/90
1st number: 2 13/18, 2nd number: 42/90
49/18 + 42/90 is 287/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
49/18 = 49 × 5/18 × 5 = 245/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
42/90 = 42 × 1/90 × 1 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
245/90 + 42/90 = 245 + 42/90 = 287/90 - So, 49/18 + 42/90 = 287/90
In mixed form: 317/90
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