Add 49/90 and 35/50
49/90 + 35/50 is 56/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
49/90 = 49 × 5/90 × 5 = 245/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
35/50 = 35 × 9/50 × 9 = 315/450 - Add the two like fractions:
245/450 + 315/450 = 245 + 315/450 = 560/450 - 560/450 simplified gives 56/45
- So, 49/90 + 35/50 = 56/45
In mixed form: 111/45
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