Add 14/84 and 5/90
14/84 + 5/90 is 2/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 90 is 1260
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
14/84 = 14 × 15/84 × 15 = 210/1260 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
5/90 = 5 × 14/90 × 14 = 70/1260 - Add the two like fractions:
210/1260 + 70/1260 = 210 + 70/1260 = 280/1260 - 280/1260 simplified gives 2/9
- So, 14/84 + 5/90 = 2/9
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