Add 90/50 and 4/42, Solve 1 40/50 + 4/42 as a fraction

Add 90/50 and 4/42

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 4/42

90/50 + 4/42 is 199/105.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
90/50 = 90 × 21/50 × 21 = 1890/1050
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
4/42 = 4 × 25/42 × 25 = 100/1050
Add the two like fractions:
1890/1050 + 100/1050 = 1890 + 100/1050 = 1990/1050
1990/1050 simplified gives 199/105
So, 90/50 + 4/42 = 199/105
In mixed form: 194/105

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