Add 2/25 and 21/84
2/25 + 21/84 is 33/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
2/25 = 2 × 84/25 × 84 = 168/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
21/84 = 21 × 25/84 × 25 = 525/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
168/2100 + 525/2100 = 168 + 525/2100 = 693/2100 - 693/2100 simplified gives 33/100
- So, 2/25 + 21/84 = 33/100
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