Add 49/90 and 9/4
1st number: 49/90, 2nd number: 2 1/4
49/90 + 9/4 is 503/180.
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,
9/4 = 9 × 45/4 × 45 = 405/180 - Add the two like fractions:
98/180 + 405/180 = 98 + 405/180 = 503/180 - So, 49/90 + 9/4 = 503/180
In mixed form: 2143/180
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