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Add 96/90 and 3/21

1st number: 1 6/90, 2nd number: 3/21

96/90 + 3/21 is 127/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 21 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    96/90 = 96 × 7/90 × 7 = 672/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 30 = 630,
    3/21 = 3 × 30/21 × 30 = 90/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/630 + 90/630 = 672 + 90/630 = 762/630
  5. 762/630 simplified gives 127/105
  6. So, 96/90 + 3/21 = 127/105
    In mixed form: 122/105

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