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Add 5/3 and 25/21

1st number: 1 2/3, 2nd number: 1 4/21

5/3 + 25/21 is 20/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 21 is 21

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 21
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 7 = 21,
    5/3 = 5 × 7/3 × 7 = 35/21
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 1 = 21,
    25/21 = 25 × 1/21 × 1 = 25/21
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/21 + 25/21 = 35 + 25/21 = 60/21
  5. 60/21 simplified gives 20/7
  6. So, 5/3 + 25/21 = 20/7
    In mixed form: 26/7

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