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Add 48/21 and 8/90

1st number: 2 6/21, 2nd number: 8/90

48/21 + 8/90 is 748/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
    48/21 = 48 × 30/21 × 30 = 1440/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    8/90 = 8 × 7/90 × 7 = 56/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1440/630 + 56/630 = 1440 + 56/630 = 1496/630
  5. 1496/630 simplified gives 748/315
  6. So, 48/21 + 8/90 = 748/315
    In mixed form: 2118/315

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