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Add 49/90 and 42/60

49/90 + 42/60 is 56/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    42/60 = 42 × 3/60 × 3 = 126/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/180 + 126/180 = 98 + 126/180 = 224/180
  5. 224/180 simplified gives 56/45
  6. So, 49/90 + 42/60 = 56/45
    In mixed form: 111/45

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