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Add 25/14 and 21/90

1st number: 1 11/14, 2nd number: 21/90

25/14 + 21/90 is 212/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    25/14 = 25 × 45/14 × 45 = 1125/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    21/90 = 21 × 7/90 × 7 = 147/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1125/630 + 147/630 = 1125 + 147/630 = 1272/630
  5. 1272/630 simplified gives 212/105
  6. So, 25/14 + 21/90 = 212/105
    In mixed form: 22/105

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