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Add 8/49 and 2/90

8/49 + 2/90 is 409/2205.

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,
    8/49 = 8 × 90/49 × 90 = 720/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    2/90 = 2 × 49/90 × 49 = 98/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    720/4410 + 98/4410 = 720 + 98/4410 = 818/4410
  5. 818/4410 simplified gives 409/2205
  6. So, 8/49 + 2/90 = 409/2205

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