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Add 8/49 and 90/9

1st number: 8/49, 2nd number: 10 0/9

8/49 + 90/9 is 498/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 9 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    8/49 = 8 × 9/49 × 9 = 72/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    90/9 = 90 × 49/9 × 49 = 4410/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/441 + 4410/441 = 72 + 4410/441 = 4482/441
  5. 4482/441 simplified gives 498/49
  6. So, 8/49 + 90/9 = 498/49
    In mixed form: 108/49

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