Add 21/25 and 27/42
21/25 + 27/42 is 519/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 42 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 42 = 1050,
21/25 = 21 × 42/25 × 42 = 882/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
27/42 = 27 × 25/42 × 25 = 675/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
882/1050 + 675/1050 = 882 + 675/1050 = 1557/1050 - 1557/1050 simplified gives 519/350
- So, 21/25 + 27/42 = 519/350
In mixed form: 1169/350
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