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Add 75/49 and 16/90

1st number: 1 26/49, 2nd number: 16/90

75/49 + 16/90 is 3767/2205.

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,
    75/49 = 75 × 90/49 × 90 = 6750/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    16/90 = 16 × 49/90 × 49 = 784/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6750/4410 + 784/4410 = 6750 + 784/4410 = 7534/4410
  5. 7534/4410 simplified gives 3767/2205
  6. So, 75/49 + 16/90 = 3767/2205
    In mixed form: 11562/2205

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