Add 21/24 and 35/90
21/24 + 35/90 is 91/72.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 24 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
21/24 = 21 × 15/24 × 15 = 315/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
35/90 = 35 × 4/90 × 4 = 140/360 - Add the two like fractions:
315/360 + 140/360 = 315 + 140/360 = 455/360 - 455/360 simplified gives 91/72
- So, 21/24 + 35/90 = 91/72
In mixed form: 119/72
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