Add 15/21 and 60/75
15/21 + 60/75 is 53/35.
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,
15/21 = 15 × 25/21 × 25 = 375/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
60/75 = 60 × 7/75 × 7 = 420/525 - Add the two like fractions:
375/525 + 420/525 = 375 + 420/525 = 795/525 - 795/525 simplified gives 53/35
- So, 15/21 + 60/75 = 53/35
In mixed form: 118/35
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