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Add 14/21 and 1/75

14/21 + 1/75 is 17/25.

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,
    14/21 = 14 × 25/21 × 25 = 350/525
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
    1/75 = 1 × 7/75 × 7 = 7/525
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/525 + 7/525 = 350 + 7/525 = 357/525
  5. 357/525 simplified gives 17/25
  6. So, 14/21 + 1/75 = 17/25

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