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Add 12/21 and 7/75

12/21 + 7/75 is 349/525.

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,
    12/21 = 12 × 25/21 × 25 = 300/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    7/75 = 7 × 7/75 × 7 = 49/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/525 + 49/525 = 300 + 49/525 = 349/525
  5. So, 12/21 + 7/75 = 349/525

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