Add 21/90 and 36/7
1st number: 21/90, 2nd number: 5 1/7
21/90 + 36/7 is 1129/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 7 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
21/90 = 21 × 7/90 × 7 = 147/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
36/7 = 36 × 90/7 × 90 = 3240/630 - Add the two like fractions:
147/630 + 3240/630 = 147 + 3240/630 = 3387/630 - 3387/630 simplified gives 1129/210
- So, 21/90 + 36/7 = 1129/210
In mixed form: 579/210
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