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Add 49/30 and 28/90

1st number: 1 19/30, 2nd number: 28/90

49/30 + 28/90 is 35/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 30 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    49/30 = 49 × 3/30 × 3 = 147/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    28/90 = 28 × 1/90 × 1 = 28/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/90 + 28/90 = 147 + 28/90 = 175/90
  5. 175/90 simplified gives 35/18
  6. So, 49/30 + 28/90 = 35/18
    In mixed form: 117/18

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