Add 21/25 and 12/35, Solve 21/25 + 12/35 as a fraction

Add 21/25 and 12/35

21/25 + 12/35 is 207/175.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 35 is 175

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
21/25 = 21 × 7/25 × 7 = 147/175
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
12/35 = 12 × 5/35 × 5 = 60/175
Add the two like fractions:
147/175 + 60/175 = 147 + 60/175 = 207/175
So, 21/25 + 12/35 = 207/175
In mixed form: 132/175

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