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Add 90/81 and 21/70

1st number: 1 9/81, 2nd number: 21/70

90/81 + 21/70 is 127/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 70 is 5670

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 5670
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 70 = 5670,
    90/81 = 90 × 70/81 × 70 = 6300/5670
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 81 = 5670,
    21/70 = 21 × 81/70 × 81 = 1701/5670
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6300/5670 + 1701/5670 = 6300 + 1701/5670 = 8001/5670
  5. 8001/5670 simplified gives 127/90
  6. So, 90/81 + 21/70 = 127/90
    In mixed form: 137/90

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