Add 49/90 and 84/60
1st number: 49/90, 2nd number: 1 24/60
49/90 + 84/60 is 35/18.
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,
84/60 = 84 × 3/60 × 3 = 252/180 - Add the two like fractions:
98/180 + 252/180 = 98 + 252/180 = 350/180 - 350/180 simplified gives 35/18
- So, 49/90 + 84/60 = 35/18
In mixed form: 117/18
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