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Add 54/42 and 90/50

1st number: 1 12/42, 2nd number: 1 40/50

54/42 + 90/50 is 108/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 50 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
    54/42 = 54 × 25/42 × 25 = 1350/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
    90/50 = 90 × 21/50 × 21 = 1890/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/1050 + 1890/1050 = 1350 + 1890/1050 = 3240/1050
  5. 3240/1050 simplified gives 108/35
  6. So, 54/42 + 90/50 = 108/35
    In mixed form: 33/35

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