Add 49/90 and 56/60
49/90 + 56/60 is 133/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
56/60 = 56 × 3/60 × 3 = 168/180 - Add the two like fractions:
98/180 + 168/180 = 98 + 168/180 = 266/180 - 266/180 simplified gives 133/90
- So, 49/90 + 56/60 = 133/90
In mixed form: 143/90
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