Add 21/35 and 48/90
21/35 + 48/90 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
21/35 = 21 × 18/35 × 18 = 378/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
48/90 = 48 × 7/90 × 7 = 336/630 - Add the two like fractions:
378/630 + 336/630 = 378 + 336/630 = 714/630 - 714/630 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 21/35 + 48/90 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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