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Add 90/28 and 24/49

1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 24/49

90/28 + 24/49 is 363/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 49 is 196

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 7 = 196,
    90/28 = 90 × 7/28 × 7 = 630/196
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
    24/49 = 24 × 4/49 × 4 = 96/196
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/196 + 96/196 = 630 + 96/196 = 726/196
  5. 726/196 simplified gives 363/98
  6. So, 90/28 + 24/49 = 363/98
    In mixed form: 369/98

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