Add 90/21 and 3/14, Solve 4 6/21 + 3/14 as a fraction

Add 90/21 and 3/14

1^st number: 4 6/21, 2^nd number: 3/14

90/21 + 3/14 is 9/2.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 14 is 42

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 2 = 42,
90/21 = 90 × 2/21 × 2 = 180/42
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
3/14 = 3 × 3/14 × 3 = 9/42
Add the two like fractions:
180/42 + 9/42 = 180 + 9/42 = 189/42
189/42 simplified gives 9/2
So, 90/21 + 3/14 = 9/2
In mixed form: 41/2

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