Add 21/25 and 27/30
21/25 + 27/30 is 87/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
21/25 = 21 × 6/25 × 6 = 126/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
27/30 = 27 × 5/30 × 5 = 135/150 - Add the two like fractions:
126/150 + 135/150 = 126 + 135/150 = 261/150 - 261/150 simplified gives 87/50
- So, 21/25 + 27/30 = 87/50
In mixed form: 137/50
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