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Add 90/49 and 12/27

1st number: 1 41/49, 2nd number: 12/27

90/49 + 12/27 is 1006/441.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 27 is 1323

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
    90/49 = 90 × 27/49 × 27 = 2430/1323
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
    12/27 = 12 × 49/27 × 49 = 588/1323
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/1323 + 588/1323 = 2430 + 588/1323 = 3018/1323
  5. 3018/1323 simplified gives 1006/441
  6. So, 90/49 + 12/27 = 1006/441
    In mixed form: 2124/441

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