Add 49/90 and 72/98
49/90 + 72/98 is 5641/4410.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 98 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
49/90 = 49 × 49/90 × 49 = 2401/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 45 = 4410,
72/98 = 72 × 45/98 × 45 = 3240/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2401/4410 + 3240/4410 = 2401 + 3240/4410 = 5641/4410 - So, 49/90 + 72/98 = 5641/4410
In mixed form: 11231/4410
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