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Add 81/49 and 12/90

1st number: 1 32/49, 2nd number: 12/90

81/49 + 12/90 is 1313/735.

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,
    81/49 = 81 × 90/49 × 90 = 7290/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    12/90 = 12 × 49/90 × 49 = 588/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7290/4410 + 588/4410 = 7290 + 588/4410 = 7878/4410
  5. 7878/4410 simplified gives 1313/735
  6. So, 81/49 + 12/90 = 1313/735
    In mixed form: 1578/735

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