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Add 49/90 and 50/36

1st number: 49/90, 2nd number: 1 14/36

49/90 + 50/36 is 29/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 36 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 36 × 5 = 180,
    50/36 = 50 × 5/36 × 5 = 250/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/180 + 250/180 = 98 + 250/180 = 348/180
  5. 348/180 simplified gives 29/15
  6. So, 49/90 + 50/36 = 29/15
    In mixed form: 114/15

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