Add 3/21 and 6/25, Solve 3/21 + 6/25 as a fraction

Add 3/21 and 6/25

3/21 + 6/25 is 67/175.

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,
6/25 = 6 × 21/25 × 21 = 126/525
Add the two like fractions:
75/525 + 126/525 = 75 + 126/525 = 201/525
201/525 simplified gives 67/175
So, 3/21 + 6/25 = 67/175

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