Add 49/25 and 42/90
1st number: 1 24/25, 2nd number: 42/90
49/25 + 42/90 is 182/75.
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,
42/90 = 42 × 5/90 × 5 = 210/450 - Add the two like fractions:
882/450 + 210/450 = 882 + 210/450 = 1092/450 - 1092/450 simplified gives 182/75
- So, 49/25 + 42/90 = 182/75
In mixed form: 232/75
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 98/25+42/90 49/25+84/90 49/50+42/90 49/75+42/90