Add 21/90 and 42/8
1st number: 21/90, 2nd number: 5 2/8
21/90 + 42/8 is 329/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 8 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
21/90 = 21 × 4/90 × 4 = 84/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
42/8 = 42 × 45/8 × 45 = 1890/360 - Add the two like fractions:
84/360 + 1890/360 = 84 + 1890/360 = 1974/360 - 1974/360 simplified gives 329/60
- So, 21/90 + 42/8 = 329/60
In mixed form: 529/60
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