Add 50/90 and 1/49
50/90 + 1/49 is 254/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
50/90 = 50 × 49/90 × 49 = 2450/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
1/49 = 1 × 90/49 × 90 = 90/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/4410 + 90/4410 = 2450 + 90/4410 = 2540/4410 - 2540/4410 simplified gives 254/441
- So, 50/90 + 1/49 = 254/441
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