Add 5/49 and 16/90
5/49 + 16/90 is 617/2205.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
5/49 = 5 × 90/49 × 90 = 450/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
16/90 = 16 × 49/90 × 49 = 784/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
450/4410 + 784/4410 = 450 + 784/4410 = 1234/4410 - 1234/4410 simplified gives 617/2205
- So, 5/49 + 16/90 = 617/2205
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