Add 8/90 and 42/49
8/90 + 42/49 is 298/315.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
8/90 = 8 × 49/90 × 49 = 392/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
42/49 = 42 × 90/49 × 90 = 3780/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
392/4410 + 3780/4410 = 392 + 3780/4410 = 4172/4410 - 4172/4410 simplified gives 298/315
- So, 8/90 + 42/49 = 298/315
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