Add 16/21 and 7/75
16/21 + 7/75 is 449/525.
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,
16/21 = 16 × 25/21 × 25 = 400/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
7/75 = 7 × 7/75 × 7 = 49/525 - Add the two like fractions:
400/525 + 49/525 = 400 + 49/525 = 449/525 - So, 16/21 + 7/75 = 449/525
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