Add 72/49 and 4/90
1st number: 1 23/49, 2nd number: 4/90
72/49 + 4/90 is 3338/2205.
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,
72/49 = 72 × 90/49 × 90 = 6480/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
4/90 = 4 × 49/90 × 49 = 196/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
6480/4410 + 196/4410 = 6480 + 196/4410 = 6676/4410 - 6676/4410 simplified gives 3338/2205
- So, 72/49 + 4/90 = 3338/2205
In mixed form: 11133/2205
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