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Add 49/2 and 6/90

1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 6/90

49/2 + 6/90 is 737/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    49/2 = 49 × 45/2 × 45 = 2205/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    6/90 = 6 × 1/90 × 1 = 6/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/90 + 6/90 = 2205 + 6/90 = 2211/90
  5. 2211/90 simplified gives 737/30
  6. So, 49/2 + 6/90 = 737/30
    In mixed form: 2417/30

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