Add 54/90 and 50/42, Solve 54/90 + 1 8/42 as a fraction

Add 54/90 and 50/42

1^st number: 54/90, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

54/90 + 50/42 is 188/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 42 is 630

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
54/90 = 54 × 7/90 × 7 = 378/630
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
50/42 = 50 × 15/42 × 15 = 750/630
Add the two like fractions:
378/630 + 750/630 = 378 + 750/630 = 1128/630
1128/630 simplified gives 188/105
So, 54/90 + 50/42 = 188/105
In mixed form: 183/105

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