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Add 5/90 and 63/49

1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 1 14/49

5/90 + 63/49 is 169/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    5/90 = 5 × 49/90 × 49 = 245/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    63/49 = 63 × 90/49 × 90 = 5670/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/4410 + 5670/4410 = 245 + 5670/4410 = 5915/4410
  5. 5915/4410 simplified gives 169/126
  6. So, 5/90 + 63/49 = 169/126
    In mixed form: 143/126

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