Add 49/9 and 48/90
1st number: 5 4/9, 2nd number: 48/90
49/9 + 48/90 is 269/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
49/9 = 49 × 10/9 × 10 = 490/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
48/90 = 48 × 1/90 × 1 = 48/90 - Add the two like fractions:
490/90 + 48/90 = 490 + 48/90 = 538/90 - 538/90 simplified gives 269/45
- So, 49/9 + 48/90 = 269/45
In mixed form: 544/45
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