Add 21/14 and 24/90
1st number: 1 7/14, 2nd number: 24/90
21/14 + 24/90 is 53/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
21/14 = 21 × 45/14 × 45 = 945/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
24/90 = 24 × 7/90 × 7 = 168/630 - Add the two like fractions:
945/630 + 168/630 = 945 + 168/630 = 1113/630 - 1113/630 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 21/14 + 24/90 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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