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Add 10/21 and 8/25

10/21 + 8/25 is 418/525.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 25 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 25 × 21 = 525,
    8/25 = 8 × 21/25 × 21 = 168/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/525 + 168/525 = 250 + 168/525 = 418/525
  5. So, 10/21 + 8/25 = 418/525

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