Add 21/90 and 24/56
21/90 + 24/56 is 139/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
21/90 = 21 × 28/90 × 28 = 588/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
24/56 = 24 × 45/56 × 45 = 1080/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
588/2520 + 1080/2520 = 588 + 1080/2520 = 1668/2520 - 1668/2520 simplified gives 139/210
- So, 21/90 + 24/56 = 139/210
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