Add 21/35 and 5/90
21/35 + 5/90 is 59/90.
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,
5/90 = 5 × 7/90 × 7 = 35/630 - Add the two like fractions:
378/630 + 35/630 = 378 + 35/630 = 413/630 - 413/630 simplified gives 59/90
- So, 21/35 + 5/90 = 59/90
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