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Add 90/49 and 60/90

1st number: 1 41/49, 2nd number: 60/90

90/49 + 60/90 is 368/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    90/49 = 90 × 90/49 × 90 = 8100/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    60/90 = 60 × 49/90 × 49 = 2940/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8100/4410 + 2940/4410 = 8100 + 2940/4410 = 11040/4410
  5. 11040/4410 simplified gives 368/147
  6. So, 90/49 + 60/90 = 368/147
    In mixed form: 274/147

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