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Add 21/25 and 42/35

1st number: 21/25, 2nd number: 1 7/35

21/25 + 42/35 is 51/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    21/25 = 21 × 7/25 × 7 = 147/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    42/35 = 42 × 5/35 × 5 = 210/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    147/175 + 210/175 = 147 + 210/175 = 357/175
  5. 357/175 simplified gives 51/25
  6. So, 21/25 + 42/35 = 51/25
    In mixed form: 21/25

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