Add 10/25 and 7/21
10/25 + 7/21 is 11/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
10/25 = 10 × 21/25 × 21 = 210/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
7/21 = 7 × 25/21 × 25 = 175/525 - Add the two like fractions:
210/525 + 175/525 = 210 + 175/525 = 385/525 - 385/525 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 10/25 + 7/21 = 11/15
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