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Add 90/9 and 12/49

1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 12/49

90/9 + 12/49 is 502/49.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 49 is 441

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 441
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 49 = 441,
    90/9 = 90 × 49/9 × 49 = 4410/441
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 9 = 441,
    12/49 = 12 × 9/49 × 9 = 108/441
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4410/441 + 108/441 = 4410 + 108/441 = 4518/441
  5. 4518/441 simplified gives 502/49
  6. So, 90/9 + 12/49 = 502/49
    In mixed form: 1012/49

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