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Add 49/75 and 28/90

49/75 + 28/90 is 217/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    49/75 = 49 × 6/75 × 6 = 294/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    28/90 = 28 × 5/90 × 5 = 140/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    294/450 + 140/450 = 294 + 140/450 = 434/450
  5. 434/450 simplified gives 217/225
  6. So, 49/75 + 28/90 = 217/225

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