Add 16/21 and 70/90
16/21 + 70/90 is 97/63.
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,
16/21 = 16 × 30/21 × 30 = 480/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
70/90 = 70 × 7/90 × 7 = 490/630 - Add the two like fractions:
480/630 + 490/630 = 480 + 490/630 = 970/630 - 970/630 simplified gives 97/63
- So, 16/21 + 70/90 = 97/63
In mixed form: 134/63
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