Add 21/90 and 56/7
1st number: 21/90, 2nd number: 8 0/7
21/90 + 56/7 is 247/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 7 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
21/90 = 21 × 7/90 × 7 = 147/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
56/7 = 56 × 90/7 × 90 = 5040/630 - Add the two like fractions:
147/630 + 5040/630 = 147 + 5040/630 = 5187/630 - 5187/630 simplified gives 247/30
- So, 21/90 + 56/7 = 247/30
In mixed form: 87/30
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