Add 2/21 and 4/75
2/21 + 4/75 is 26/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 75 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
2/21 = 2 × 25/21 × 25 = 50/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
4/75 = 4 × 7/75 × 7 = 28/525 - Add the two like fractions:
50/525 + 28/525 = 50 + 28/525 = 78/525 - 78/525 simplified gives 26/175
- So, 2/21 + 4/75 = 26/175
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