Add 9/21 and 48/90
9/21 + 48/90 is 101/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
9/21 = 9 × 30/21 × 30 = 270/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
48/90 = 48 × 7/90 × 7 = 336/630 - Add the two like fractions:
270/630 + 336/630 = 270 + 336/630 = 606/630 - 606/630 simplified gives 101/105
- So, 9/21 + 48/90 = 101/105
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