Add 21/25 and 27/48
21/25 + 27/48 is 561/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
21/25 = 21 × 48/25 × 48 = 1008/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
27/48 = 27 × 25/48 × 25 = 675/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/1200 + 675/1200 = 1008 + 675/1200 = 1683/1200 - 1683/1200 simplified gives 561/400
- So, 21/25 + 27/48 = 561/400
In mixed form: 1161/400
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