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Add 1/8 and 25/21

1st number: 1/8, 2nd number: 1 4/21

1/8 + 25/21 is 221/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 21 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    1/8 = 1 × 21/8 × 21 = 21/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
    25/21 = 25 × 8/21 × 8 = 200/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    21/168 + 200/168 = 21 + 200/168 = 221/168
  5. So, 1/8 + 25/21 = 221/168
    In mixed form: 153/168

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