Add 49/75 and 72/90, Solve 49/75 + 72/90 as a fraction

Add 49/75 and 72/90

49/75 + 72/90 is 109/75.

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,
72/90 = 72 × 5/90 × 5 = 360/450
Add the two like fractions:
294/450 + 360/450 = 294 + 360/450 = 654/450
654/450 simplified gives 109/75
So, 49/75 + 72/90 = 109/75
In mixed form: 134/75

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