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Add 90/49 and 60/80

1st number: 1 41/49, 2nd number: 60/80

90/49 + 60/80 is 507/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 80 is 3920

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
    90/49 = 90 × 80/49 × 80 = 7200/3920
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
    60/80 = 60 × 49/80 × 49 = 2940/3920
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7200/3920 + 2940/3920 = 7200 + 2940/3920 = 10140/3920
  5. 10140/3920 simplified gives 507/196
  6. So, 90/49 + 60/80 = 507/196
    In mixed form: 2115/196

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