Add 49/75 and 48/90
49/75 + 48/90 is 89/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
49/75 = 49 × 6/75 × 6 = 294/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
48/90 = 48 × 5/90 × 5 = 240/450 - Add the two like fractions:
294/450 + 240/450 = 294 + 240/450 = 534/450 - 534/450 simplified gives 89/75
- So, 49/75 + 48/90 = 89/75
In mixed form: 114/75
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 98/75+48/90 49/75+96/90