Add 21/25 and 48/35
1st number: 21/25, 2nd number: 1 13/35
21/25 + 48/35 is 387/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
48/35 = 48 × 5/35 × 5 = 240/175 - Add the two like fractions:
147/175 + 240/175 = 147 + 240/175 = 387/175 - So, 21/25 + 48/35 = 387/175
In mixed form: 237/175
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