Add 21/25 and 40/63
21/25 + 40/63 is 2323/1575.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 63 is 1575
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1575 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 63 = 1575,
21/25 = 21 × 63/25 × 63 = 1323/1575 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 25 = 1575,
40/63 = 40 × 25/63 × 25 = 1000/1575 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/1575 + 1000/1575 = 1323 + 1000/1575 = 2323/1575 - So, 21/25 + 40/63 = 2323/1575
In mixed form: 1748/1575
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