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Add 75/90 and 5/49

75/90 + 5/49 is 275/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 49 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    75/90 = 75 × 49/90 × 49 = 3675/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    5/49 = 5 × 90/49 × 90 = 450/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3675/4410 + 450/4410 = 3675 + 450/4410 = 4125/4410
  5. 4125/4410 simplified gives 275/294
  6. So, 75/90 + 5/49 = 275/294

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