Add 6/21 and 20/25
6/21 + 20/25 is 38/35.
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,
6/21 = 6 × 25/21 × 25 = 150/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
20/25 = 20 × 21/25 × 21 = 420/525 - Add the two like fractions:
150/525 + 420/525 = 150 + 420/525 = 570/525 - 570/525 simplified gives 38/35
- So, 6/21 + 20/25 = 38/35
In mixed form: 13/35
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