Add 49/90 and 49/56
49/90 + 49/56 is 511/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
49/90 = 49 × 28/90 × 28 = 1372/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
49/56 = 49 × 45/56 × 45 = 2205/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/2520 + 2205/2520 = 1372 + 2205/2520 = 3577/2520 - 3577/2520 simplified gives 511/360
- So, 49/90 + 49/56 = 511/360
In mixed form: 1151/360
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