Add 1/21 and 20/75
1/21 + 20/75 is 11/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 75 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
1/21 = 1 × 25/21 × 25 = 25/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
20/75 = 20 × 7/75 × 7 = 140/525 - Add the two like fractions:
25/525 + 140/525 = 25 + 140/525 = 165/525 - 165/525 simplified gives 11/35
- So, 1/21 + 20/75 = 11/35
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