Add 49/90 and 84/36
1st number: 49/90, 2nd number: 2 12/36
49/90 + 84/36 is 259/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
49/90 = 49 × 2/90 × 2 = 98/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180 - Add the two like fractions:
98/180 + 420/180 = 98 + 420/180 = 518/180 - 518/180 simplified gives 259/90
- So, 49/90 + 84/36 = 259/90
In mixed form: 279/90
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