Add 6/48 and 90/49
1st number: 6/48, 2nd number: 1 41/49
6/48 + 90/49 is 769/392.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
6/48 = 6 × 49/48 × 49 = 294/2352 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
90/49 = 90 × 48/49 × 48 = 4320/2352 - Add the two like fractions:
294/2352 + 4320/2352 = 294 + 4320/2352 = 4614/2352 - 4614/2352 simplified gives 769/392
- So, 6/48 + 90/49 = 769/392
In mixed form: 1377/392
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