Add 16/25 and 4/21
16/25 + 4/21 is 436/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 21 is 525
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 525 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 21 = 525,
16/25 = 16 × 21/25 × 21 = 336/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 25 = 525,
4/21 = 4 × 25/21 × 25 = 100/525 - Add the two like fractions:
336/525 + 100/525 = 336 + 100/525 = 436/525 - So, 16/25 + 4/21 = 436/525
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