Add 49/75 and 49/90
49/75 + 49/90 is 539/450.
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,
49/90 = 49 × 5/90 × 5 = 245/450 - Add the two like fractions:
294/450 + 245/450 = 294 + 245/450 = 539/450 - So, 49/75 + 49/90 = 539/450
In mixed form: 189/450
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