Add 3/21 and 16/25
3/21 + 16/25 is 137/175.
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,
16/25 = 16 × 21/25 × 21 = 336/525 - Add the two like fractions:
75/525 + 336/525 = 75 + 336/525 = 411/525 - 411/525 simplified gives 137/175
- So, 3/21 + 16/25 = 137/175
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