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Add 81/49 and 84/90

1st number: 1 32/49, 2nd number: 84/90

81/49 + 84/90 is 1901/735.

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,
    84/90 = 84 × 49/90 × 49 = 4116/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7290/4410 + 4116/4410 = 7290 + 4116/4410 = 11406/4410
  5. 11406/4410 simplified gives 1901/735
  6. So, 81/49 + 84/90 = 1901/735
    In mixed form: 2431/735

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