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Add 9/49 and 96/90

1st number: 9/49, 2nd number: 1 6/90

9/49 + 96/90 is 919/735.

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,
    9/49 = 9 × 90/49 × 90 = 810/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    96/90 = 96 × 49/90 × 49 = 4704/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/4410 + 4704/4410 = 810 + 4704/4410 = 5514/4410
  5. 5514/4410 simplified gives 919/735
  6. So, 9/49 + 96/90 = 919/735
    In mixed form: 1184/735

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