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Add 60/49 and 80/90

1st number: 1 11/49, 2nd number: 80/90

60/49 + 80/90 is 932/441.

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,
    80/90 = 80 × 49/90 × 49 = 3920/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5400/4410 + 3920/4410 = 5400 + 3920/4410 = 9320/4410
  5. 9320/4410 simplified gives 932/441
  6. So, 60/49 + 80/90 = 932/441
    In mixed form: 250/441

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