Add 60/70 and 21/90
60/70 + 21/90 is 229/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 9 = 630,
60/70 = 60 × 9/70 × 9 = 540/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
21/90 = 21 × 7/90 × 7 = 147/630 - Add the two like fractions:
540/630 + 147/630 = 540 + 147/630 = 687/630 - 687/630 simplified gives 229/210
- So, 60/70 + 21/90 = 229/210
In mixed form: 119/210
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/70+42/90 60/70+63/90