Add 8/21 and 5/90
8/21 + 5/90 is 55/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
8/21 = 8 × 30/21 × 30 = 240/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
5/90 = 5 × 7/90 × 7 = 35/630 - Add the two like fractions:
240/630 + 35/630 = 240 + 35/630 = 275/630 - 275/630 simplified gives 55/126
- So, 8/21 + 5/90 = 55/126
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