Add 90/60 and 6/49
1st number: 1 30/60, 2nd number: 6/49
90/60 + 6/49 is 159/98.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 49 is 2940
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
90/60 = 90 × 49/60 × 49 = 4410/2940 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 60 = 2940,
6/49 = 6 × 60/49 × 60 = 360/2940 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/2940 + 360/2940 = 4410 + 360/2940 = 4770/2940 - 4770/2940 simplified gives 159/98
- So, 90/60 + 6/49 = 159/98
In mixed form: 161/98
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