Add 90/49 and 50/45
1st number: 1 41/49, 2nd number: 1 5/45
90/49 + 50/45 is 1300/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 45 is 2205
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2205 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 45 = 2205,
90/49 = 90 × 45/49 × 45 = 4050/2205 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 49 = 2205,
50/45 = 50 × 49/45 × 49 = 2450/2205 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/2205 + 2450/2205 = 4050 + 2450/2205 = 6500/2205 - 6500/2205 simplified gives 1300/441
- So, 90/49 + 50/45 = 1300/441
In mixed form: 2418/441
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