Add 14/90 and 21/27, Solve 14/90 + 21/27 as a fraction

Add 14/90 and 21/27

14/90 + 21/27 is 14/15.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 27 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
14/90 = 14 × 3/90 × 3 = 42/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
21/27 = 21 × 10/27 × 10 = 210/270
Add the two like fractions:
42/270 + 210/270 = 42 + 210/270 = 252/270
252/270 simplified gives 14/15
So, 14/90 + 21/27 = 14/15

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