Add 49/25 and 40/90
1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 40/90
49/25 + 40/90 is 541/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
49/25 = 49 × 18/25 × 18 = 882/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
40/90 = 40 × 5/90 × 5 = 200/450 - Add the two like fractions:
882/450 + 200/450 = 882 + 200/450 = 1082/450 - 1082/450 simplified gives 541/225
- So, 49/25 + 40/90 = 541/225
In mixed form: 291/225
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