Add 2/70 and 21/90
2/70 + 21/90 is 11/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
2/70 = 2 × 9/70 × 9 = 18/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
21/90 = 21 × 7/90 × 7 = 147/630 - Add the two like fractions:
18/630 + 147/630 = 18 + 147/630 = 165/630 - 165/630 simplified gives 11/42
- So, 2/70 + 21/90 = 11/42
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