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Add 2/25 and 21/7

1st number: 2/25, 2nd number: 3 0/7

2/25 + 21/7 is 77/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 7 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    2/25 = 2 × 7/25 × 7 = 14/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 25 = 175,
    21/7 = 21 × 25/7 × 25 = 525/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/175 + 525/175 = 14 + 525/175 = 539/175
  5. 539/175 simplified gives 77/25
  6. So, 2/25 + 21/7 = 77/25
    In mixed form: 32/25

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