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Add 90/50 and 63/49

1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 1 14/49

90/50 + 63/49 is 108/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
    90/50 = 90 × 49/50 × 49 = 4410/2450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
    63/49 = 63 × 50/49 × 50 = 3150/2450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/2450 + 3150/2450 = 4410 + 3150/2450 = 7560/2450
  5. 7560/2450 simplified gives 108/35
  6. So, 90/50 + 63/49 = 108/35
    In mixed form: 33/35

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