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Add 90/49 and 54/60

1st number: 1 41/49, 2nd number: 54/60

90/49 + 54/60 is 1341/490.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 60 is 2940

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
    90/49 = 90 × 60/49 × 60 = 5400/2940
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
    54/60 = 54 × 49/60 × 49 = 2646/2940
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5400/2940 + 2646/2940 = 5400 + 2646/2940 = 8046/2940
  5. 8046/2940 simplified gives 1341/490
  6. So, 90/49 + 54/60 = 1341/490
    In mixed form: 2361/490

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