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Add 5/49 and 30/90

5/49 + 30/90 is 64/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    5/49 = 5 × 90/49 × 90 = 450/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    30/90 = 30 × 49/90 × 49 = 1470/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/4410 + 1470/4410 = 450 + 1470/4410 = 1920/4410
  5. 1920/4410 simplified gives 64/147
  6. So, 5/49 + 30/90 = 64/147

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