Add 49/90 and 21/20
1st number: 49/90, 2nd number: 1 1/20
49/90 + 21/20 is 287/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
21/20 = 21 × 9/20 × 9 = 189/180 - Add the two like fractions:
98/180 + 189/180 = 98 + 189/180 = 287/180 - So, 49/90 + 21/20 = 287/180
In mixed form: 1107/180
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