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Add 2/90 and 15/21

2/90 + 15/21 is 232/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 21 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    2/90 = 2 × 7/90 × 7 = 14/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
    15/21 = 15 × 30/21 × 30 = 450/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/630 + 450/630 = 14 + 450/630 = 464/630
  5. 464/630 simplified gives 232/315
  6. So, 2/90 + 15/21 = 232/315

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