Add 1/21 and 40/90
1/21 + 40/90 is 31/63.
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,
1/21 = 1 × 30/21 × 30 = 30/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
40/90 = 40 × 7/90 × 7 = 280/630 - Add the two like fractions:
30/630 + 280/630 = 30 + 280/630 = 310/630 - 310/630 simplified gives 31/63
- So, 1/21 + 40/90 = 31/63
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