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Add 25/21 and 14/27

1st number: 1 4/21, 2nd number: 14/27

25/21 + 14/27 is 323/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 27 is 189

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 9 = 189,
    25/21 = 25 × 9/21 × 9 = 225/189
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
    14/27 = 14 × 7/27 × 7 = 98/189
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/189 + 98/189 = 225 + 98/189 = 323/189
  5. So, 25/21 + 14/27 = 323/189
    In mixed form: 1134/189

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