Add 42/4 and 50/90
1st number: 10 2/4, 2nd number: 50/90
42/4 + 50/90 is 199/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
42/4 = 42 × 45/4 × 45 = 1890/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
50/90 = 50 × 2/90 × 2 = 100/180 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/180 + 100/180 = 1890 + 100/180 = 1990/180 - 1990/180 simplified gives 199/18
- So, 42/4 + 50/90 = 199/18
In mixed form: 111/18
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