Add 21/30 and 40/90
21/30 + 40/90 is 103/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
21/30 = 21 × 3/30 × 3 = 63/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
40/90 = 40 × 1/90 × 1 = 40/90 - Add the two like fractions:
63/90 + 40/90 = 63 + 40/90 = 103/90 - So, 21/30 + 40/90 = 103/90
In mixed form: 113/90
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