Add 7/49 and 72/90
7/49 + 72/90 is 33/35.
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,
7/49 = 7 × 90/49 × 90 = 630/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
72/90 = 72 × 49/90 × 49 = 3528/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
630/4410 + 3528/4410 = 630 + 3528/4410 = 4158/4410 - 4158/4410 simplified gives 33/35
- So, 7/49 + 72/90 = 33/35
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