Add 90/49 and 50/90
1st number: 1 41/49, 2nd number: 50/90
90/49 + 50/90 is 1055/441.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
90/49 = 90 × 90/49 × 90 = 8100/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
50/90 = 50 × 49/90 × 49 = 2450/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
8100/4410 + 2450/4410 = 8100 + 2450/4410 = 10550/4410 - 10550/4410 simplified gives 1055/441
- So, 90/49 + 50/90 = 1055/441
In mixed form: 2173/441
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