Add 21/25 and 5/14, Solve 21/25 + 5/14 as a fraction

Add 21/25 and 5/14

21/25 + 5/14 is 419/350.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 14 is 350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 14 = 350,
21/25 = 21 × 14/25 × 14 = 294/350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
5/14 = 5 × 25/14 × 25 = 125/350
Add the two like fractions:
294/350 + 125/350 = 294 + 125/350 = 419/350
So, 21/25 + 5/14 = 419/350
In mixed form: 169/350

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