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Add 7/3 and 81/90

1st number: 2 1/3, 2nd number: 81/90

7/3 + 81/90 is 97/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    7/3 = 7 × 30/3 × 30 = 210/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    81/90 = 81 × 1/90 × 1 = 81/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/90 + 81/90 = 210 + 81/90 = 291/90
  5. 291/90 simplified gives 97/30
  6. So, 7/3 + 81/90 = 97/30
    In mixed form: 37/30

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