Add 84/49 and 50/90
1st number: 1 35/49, 2nd number: 50/90
84/49 + 50/90 is 143/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
84/49 = 84 × 90/49 × 90 = 7560/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
50/90 = 50 × 49/90 × 49 = 2450/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
7560/4410 + 2450/4410 = 7560 + 2450/4410 = 10010/4410 - 10010/4410 simplified gives 143/63
- So, 84/49 + 50/90 = 143/63
In mixed form: 217/63
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