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Add 25/21 and 2/90

1st number: 1 4/21, 2nd number: 2/90

25/21 + 2/90 is 382/315.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
    25/21 = 25 × 30/21 × 30 = 750/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    2/90 = 2 × 7/90 × 7 = 14/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    750/630 + 14/630 = 750 + 14/630 = 764/630
  5. 764/630 simplified gives 382/315
  6. So, 25/21 + 2/90 = 382/315
    In mixed form: 167/315

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