Add 49/90 and 42/49
49/90 + 42/49 is 883/630.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
49/90 = 49 × 49/90 × 49 = 2401/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
42/49 = 42 × 90/49 × 90 = 3780/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2401/4410 + 3780/4410 = 2401 + 3780/4410 = 6181/4410 - 6181/4410 simplified gives 883/630
- So, 49/90 + 42/49 = 883/630
In mixed form: 1253/630
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