Add 5/21 and 1/25
5/21 + 1/25 is 146/525.
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,
5/21 = 5 × 25/21 × 25 = 125/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
1/25 = 1 × 21/25 × 21 = 21/525 - Add the two like fractions:
125/525 + 21/525 = 125 + 21/525 = 146/525 - So, 5/21 + 1/25 = 146/525
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