Add 1/25 and 21/35
1/25 + 21/35 is 16/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
1/25 = 1 × 7/25 × 7 = 7/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
21/35 = 21 × 5/35 × 5 = 105/175 - Add the two like fractions:
7/175 + 105/175 = 7 + 105/175 = 112/175 - 112/175 simplified gives 16/25
- So, 1/25 + 21/35 = 16/25
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