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Add 2/9 and 90/21

1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 4 6/21

2/9 + 90/21 is 284/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 21 is 63

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 63
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 7 = 63,
    2/9 = 2 × 7/9 × 7 = 14/63
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 3 = 63,
    90/21 = 90 × 3/21 × 3 = 270/63
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/63 + 270/63 = 14 + 270/63 = 284/63
  5. So, 2/9 + 90/21 = 284/63
    In mixed form: 432/63

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