Add 2/21 and 84/90
2/21 + 84/90 is 36/35.
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,
2/21 = 2 × 30/21 × 30 = 60/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
84/90 = 84 × 7/90 × 7 = 588/630 - Add the two like fractions:
60/630 + 588/630 = 60 + 588/630 = 648/630 - 648/630 simplified gives 36/35
- So, 2/21 + 84/90 = 36/35
In mixed form: 11/35
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