Add 3/21 and 12/25
3/21 + 12/25 is 109/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 25 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
3/21 = 3 × 25/21 × 25 = 75/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
12/25 = 12 × 21/25 × 21 = 252/525 - Add the two like fractions:
75/525 + 252/525 = 75 + 252/525 = 327/525 - 327/525 simplified gives 109/175
- So, 3/21 + 12/25 = 109/175
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