Add 14/21 and 48/90
14/21 + 48/90 is 6/5.
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,
14/21 = 14 × 30/21 × 30 = 420/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
48/90 = 48 × 7/90 × 7 = 336/630 - Add the two like fractions:
420/630 + 336/630 = 420 + 336/630 = 756/630 - 756/630 simplified gives 6/5
- So, 14/21 + 48/90 = 6/5
In mixed form: 11/5
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