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Add 90/21 and 3/7

1st number: 4 6/21, 2nd number: 3/7

90/21 + 3/7 is 33/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 7 is 21

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
    90/21 = 90 × 1/21 × 1 = 90/21
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 3 = 21,
    3/7 = 3 × 3/7 × 3 = 9/21
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/21 + 9/21 = 90 + 9/21 = 99/21
  5. 99/21 simplified gives 33/7
  6. So, 90/21 + 3/7 = 33/7
    In mixed form: 45/7

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