Add 21/90 and 27/4
1st number: 21/90, 2nd number: 6 3/4
21/90 + 27/4 is 419/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
21/90 = 21 × 2/90 × 2 = 42/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
27/4 = 27 × 45/4 × 45 = 1215/180 - Add the two like fractions:
42/180 + 1215/180 = 42 + 1215/180 = 1257/180 - 1257/180 simplified gives 419/60
- So, 21/90 + 27/4 = 419/60
In mixed form: 659/60
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