Add 90/50 and 6/49
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 6/49
90/50 + 6/49 is 471/245.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 49 is 2450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
90/50 = 90 × 49/50 × 49 = 4410/2450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
6/49 = 6 × 50/49 × 50 = 300/2450 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/2450 + 300/2450 = 4410 + 300/2450 = 4710/2450 - 4710/2450 simplified gives 471/245
- So, 90/50 + 6/49 = 471/245
In mixed form: 1226/245
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