Add 21/90 and 63/20
1st number: 21/90, 2nd number: 3 3/20
21/90 + 63/20 is 203/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 20 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 20 × 9 = 180,
63/20 = 63 × 9/20 × 9 = 567/180 - Add the two like fractions:
42/180 + 567/180 = 42 + 567/180 = 609/180 - 609/180 simplified gives 203/60
- So, 21/90 + 63/20 = 203/60
In mixed form: 323/60
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