Add 6/21 and 25/45
6/21 + 25/45 is 53/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
6/21 = 6 × 15/21 × 15 = 90/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
25/45 = 25 × 7/45 × 7 = 175/315 - Add the two like fractions:
90/315 + 175/315 = 90 + 175/315 = 265/315 - 265/315 simplified gives 53/63
- So, 6/21 + 25/45 = 53/63
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