Add 42/2 and 50/90
1st number: 21 0/2, 2nd number: 50/90
42/2 + 50/90 is 194/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
42/2 = 42 × 45/2 × 45 = 1890/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/90 + 50/90 = 1890 + 50/90 = 1940/90 - 1940/90 simplified gives 194/9
- So, 42/2 + 50/90 = 194/9
In mixed form: 215/9
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