Add 21/35 and 25/28
21/35 + 25/28 is 209/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 28 is 140
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
21/35 = 21 × 4/35 × 4 = 84/140 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
25/28 = 25 × 5/28 × 5 = 125/140 - Add the two like fractions:
84/140 + 125/140 = 84 + 125/140 = 209/140 - So, 21/35 + 25/28 = 209/140
In mixed form: 169/140
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