Add 49/2 and 5/90
1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 5/90
49/2 + 5/90 is 221/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
49/2 = 49 × 45/2 × 45 = 2205/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/90 + 5/90 = 2205 + 5/90 = 2210/90 - 2210/90 simplified gives 221/9
- So, 49/2 + 5/90 = 221/9
In mixed form: 245/9
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