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Add 90/21 and 14/30

1st number: 4 6/21, 2nd number: 14/30

90/21 + 14/30 is 499/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 10 = 210,
    90/21 = 90 × 10/21 × 10 = 900/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    14/30 = 14 × 7/30 × 7 = 98/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/210 + 98/210 = 900 + 98/210 = 998/210
  5. 998/210 simplified gives 499/105
  6. So, 90/21 + 14/30 = 499/105
    In mixed form: 479/105

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