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Add 10/21 and 70/75

10/21 + 70/75 is 148/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
    10/21 = 10 × 25/21 × 25 = 250/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    70/75 = 70 × 7/75 × 7 = 490/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/525 + 490/525 = 250 + 490/525 = 740/525
  5. 740/525 simplified gives 148/105
  6. So, 10/21 + 70/75 = 148/105
    In mixed form: 143/105

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