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Add 60/49 and 5/90

1st number: 1 11/49, 2nd number: 5/90

60/49 + 5/90 is 1129/882.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    60/49 = 60 × 90/49 × 90 = 5400/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    5/90 = 5 × 49/90 × 49 = 245/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5400/4410 + 245/4410 = 5400 + 245/4410 = 5645/4410
  5. 5645/4410 simplified gives 1129/882
  6. So, 60/49 + 5/90 = 1129/882
    In mixed form: 1247/882

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