Add 7/10 and 21/45
7/10 + 21/45 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
7/10 = 7 × 9/10 × 9 = 63/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
21/45 = 21 × 2/45 × 2 = 42/90 - Add the two like fractions:
63/90 + 42/90 = 63 + 42/90 = 105/90 - 105/90 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 7/10 + 21/45 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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