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Add 90/25 and 30/49

1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 30/49

90/25 + 30/49 is 1032/245.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 49 is 1225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 49 = 1225,
    90/25 = 90 × 49/25 × 49 = 4410/1225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 25 = 1225,
    30/49 = 30 × 25/49 × 25 = 750/1225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/1225 + 750/1225 = 4410 + 750/1225 = 5160/1225
  5. 5160/1225 simplified gives 1032/245
  6. So, 90/25 + 30/49 = 1032/245
    In mixed form: 452/245

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