Add 42/28 and 50/90
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 50/90
42/28 + 50/90 is 37/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
42/28 = 42 × 45/28 × 45 = 1890/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
50/90 = 50 × 14/90 × 14 = 700/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/1260 + 700/1260 = 1890 + 700/1260 = 2590/1260 - 2590/1260 simplified gives 37/18
- So, 42/28 + 50/90 = 37/18
In mixed form: 21/18
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