Add 12/25 and 16/21
12/25 + 16/21 is 652/525.
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,
12/25 = 12 × 21/25 × 21 = 252/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
16/21 = 16 × 25/21 × 25 = 400/525 - Add the two like fractions:
252/525 + 400/525 = 252 + 400/525 = 652/525 - So, 12/25 + 16/21 = 652/525
In mixed form: 1127/525
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