Add 49/90 and 40/45
49/90 + 40/45 is 43/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
40/45 = 40 × 2/45 × 2 = 80/90 - Add the two like fractions:
49/90 + 80/90 = 49 + 80/90 = 129/90 - 129/90 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 49/90 + 40/45 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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