Add 54/49 and 36/90
1st number: 1 5/49, 2nd number: 36/90
54/49 + 36/90 is 368/245.
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,
54/49 = 54 × 90/49 × 90 = 4860/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
36/90 = 36 × 49/90 × 49 = 1764/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
4860/4410 + 1764/4410 = 4860 + 1764/4410 = 6624/4410 - 6624/4410 simplified gives 368/245
- So, 54/49 + 36/90 = 368/245
In mixed form: 1123/245
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