Add 49/8 and 27/90
1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 27/90
49/8 + 27/90 is 257/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
49/8 = 49 × 45/8 × 45 = 2205/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
27/90 = 27 × 4/90 × 4 = 108/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2205/360 + 108/360 = 2205 + 108/360 = 2313/360 - 2313/360 simplified gives 257/40
- So, 49/8 + 27/90 = 257/40
In mixed form: 617/40
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