Add 49/90 and 35/40
49/90 + 35/40 is 511/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 40 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
49/90 = 49 × 4/90 × 4 = 196/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 9 = 360,
35/40 = 35 × 9/40 × 9 = 315/360 - Add the two like fractions:
196/360 + 315/360 = 196 + 315/360 = 511/360 - So, 49/90 + 35/40 = 511/360
In mixed form: 1151/360
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