Add 14/90 and 21/8
1st number: 14/90, 2nd number: 2 5/8
14/90 + 21/8 is 1001/360.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
21/8 = 21 × 45/8 × 45 = 945/360 - Add the two like fractions:
56/360 + 945/360 = 56 + 945/360 = 1001/360 - So, 14/90 + 21/8 = 1001/360
In mixed form: 2281/360
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