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Add 49/90 and 1/6

49/90 + 1/6 is 32/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    1/6 = 1 × 15/6 × 15 = 15/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/90 + 15/90 = 49 + 15/90 = 64/90
  5. 64/90 simplified gives 32/45
  6. So, 49/90 + 1/6 = 32/45

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