Add 49/90 and 56/45
1st number: 49/90, 2nd number: 1 11/45
49/90 + 56/45 is 161/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
49/90 = 49 × 1/90 × 1 = 49/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
56/45 = 56 × 2/45 × 2 = 112/90 - Add the two like fractions:
49/90 + 112/90 = 49 + 112/90 = 161/90 - So, 49/90 + 56/45 = 161/90
In mixed form: 171/90
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