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Add 49/8 and 4/90

1st number: 6 1/8, 2nd number: 4/90

49/8 + 4/90 is 2221/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    49/8 = 49 × 45/8 × 45 = 2205/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    4/90 = 4 × 4/90 × 4 = 16/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2205/360 + 16/360 = 2205 + 16/360 = 2221/360
  5. So, 49/8 + 4/90 = 2221/360
    In mixed form: 661/360

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