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Add 7/50 and 42/90

7/50 + 42/90 is 91/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    7/50 = 7 × 9/50 × 9 = 63/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    42/90 = 42 × 5/90 × 5 = 210/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    63/450 + 210/450 = 63 + 210/450 = 273/450
  5. 273/450 simplified gives 91/150
  6. So, 7/50 + 42/90 = 91/150

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