Add 49/50 and 63/90
49/50 + 63/90 is 42/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
49/50 = 49 × 9/50 × 9 = 441/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
63/90 = 63 × 5/90 × 5 = 315/450 - Add the two like fractions:
441/450 + 315/450 = 441 + 315/450 = 756/450 - 756/450 simplified gives 42/25
- So, 49/50 + 63/90 = 42/25
In mixed form: 117/25
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