Add 2/21 and 21/75
2/21 + 21/75 is 197/525.
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,
2/21 = 2 × 25/21 × 25 = 50/525 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 7 = 525,
21/75 = 21 × 7/75 × 7 = 147/525 - Add the two like fractions:
50/525 + 147/525 = 50 + 147/525 = 197/525 - So, 2/21 + 21/75 = 197/525
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