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Add 14/90 and 5/21

14/90 + 5/21 is 124/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 21 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    14/90 = 14 × 7/90 × 7 = 98/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
    5/21 = 5 × 30/21 × 30 = 150/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/630 + 150/630 = 98 + 150/630 = 248/630
  5. 248/630 simplified gives 124/315
  6. So, 14/90 + 5/21 = 124/315

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