Add 14/25 and 21/35
14/25 + 21/35 is 29/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
14/25 = 14 × 7/25 × 7 = 98/175 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
21/35 = 21 × 5/35 × 5 = 105/175 - Add the two like fractions:
98/175 + 105/175 = 98 + 105/175 = 203/175 - 203/175 simplified gives 29/25
- So, 14/25 + 21/35 = 29/25
In mixed form: 14/25
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