Add 14/21 and 27/75
14/21 + 27/75 is 77/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
14/21 = 14 × 25/21 × 25 = 350/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
27/75 = 27 × 7/75 × 7 = 189/525 - Add the two like fractions:
350/525 + 189/525 = 350 + 189/525 = 539/525 - 539/525 simplified gives 77/75
- So, 14/21 + 27/75 = 77/75
In mixed form: 12/75
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