Add 21/25 and 56/90
21/25 + 56/90 is 329/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
21/25 = 21 × 18/25 × 18 = 378/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
56/90 = 56 × 5/90 × 5 = 280/450 - Add the two like fractions:
378/450 + 280/450 = 378 + 280/450 = 658/450 - 658/450 simplified gives 329/225
- So, 21/25 + 56/90 = 329/225
In mixed form: 1104/225
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