Add 54/90 and 21/49
54/90 + 21/49 is 36/35.
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,
54/90 = 54 × 49/90 × 49 = 2646/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
21/49 = 21 × 90/49 × 90 = 1890/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
2646/4410 + 1890/4410 = 2646 + 1890/4410 = 4536/4410 - 4536/4410 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 54/90 + 21/49 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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