Add 21/15 and 63/90
1st number: 1 6/15, 2nd number: 63/90
21/15 + 63/90 is 21/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
21/15 = 21 × 6/15 × 6 = 126/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
63/90 = 63 × 1/90 × 1 = 63/90 - Add the two like fractions:
126/90 + 63/90 = 126 + 63/90 = 189/90 - 189/90 simplified gives 21/10
- So, 21/15 + 63/90 = 21/10
In mixed form: 21/10
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