Add 49/90 and 72/4
1st number: 49/90, 2nd number: 18 0/4
49/90 + 72/4 is 1669/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
72/4 = 72 × 45/4 × 45 = 3240/180 - Add the two like fractions:
98/180 + 3240/180 = 98 + 3240/180 = 3338/180 - 3338/180 simplified gives 1669/90
- So, 49/90 + 72/4 = 1669/90
In mixed form: 1849/90
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