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Add 70/63 and 21/90

1st number: 1 7/63, 2nd number: 21/90

70/63 + 21/90 is 121/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 63 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 10 = 630,
    70/63 = 70 × 10/63 × 10 = 700/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    21/90 = 21 × 7/90 × 7 = 147/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/630 + 147/630 = 700 + 147/630 = 847/630
  5. 847/630 simplified gives 121/90
  6. So, 70/63 + 21/90 = 121/90
    In mixed form: 131/90

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