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Add 5/14 and 75/90

5/14 + 75/90 is 25/21.

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,
    5/14 = 5 × 45/14 × 45 = 225/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    75/90 = 75 × 7/90 × 7 = 525/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/630 + 525/630 = 225 + 525/630 = 750/630
  5. 750/630 simplified gives 25/21
  6. So, 5/14 + 75/90 = 25/21
    In mixed form: 14/21

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