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Add 90/5 and 28/49

1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 28/49

90/5 + 28/49 is 130/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 49 is 245

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 245
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 49 = 245,
    90/5 = 90 × 49/5 × 49 = 4410/245
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 5 = 245,
    28/49 = 28 × 5/49 × 5 = 140/245
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/245 + 140/245 = 4410 + 140/245 = 4550/245
  5. 4550/245 simplified gives 130/7
  6. So, 90/5 + 28/49 = 130/7
    In mixed form: 184/7

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