Add 90/72 and 30/49
1st number: 1 18/72, 2nd number: 30/49
90/72 + 30/49 is 365/196.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 49 is 3528
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
90/72 = 90 × 49/72 × 49 = 4410/3528 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
30/49 = 30 × 72/49 × 72 = 2160/3528 - Add the two like fractions:
4410/3528 + 2160/3528 = 4410 + 2160/3528 = 6570/3528 - 6570/3528 simplified gives 365/196
- So, 90/72 + 30/49 = 365/196
In mixed form: 1169/196
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