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Add 49/90 and 49/14

1st number: 49/90, 2nd number: 3 7/14

49/90 + 49/14 is 182/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 14 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    49/90 = 49 × 7/90 × 7 = 343/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    49/14 = 49 × 45/14 × 45 = 2205/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    343/630 + 2205/630 = 343 + 2205/630 = 2548/630
  5. 2548/630 simplified gives 182/45
  6. So, 49/90 + 49/14 = 182/45
    In mixed form: 42/45

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