Add 49/2 and 80/90
1st number: 24 1/2, 2nd number: 80/90
49/2 + 80/90 is 457/18.
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,
80/90 = 80 × 1/90 × 1 = 80/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/90 + 80/90 = 2205 + 80/90 = 2285/90 - 2285/90 simplified gives 457/18
- So, 49/2 + 80/90 = 457/18
In mixed form: 257/18
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