Add 21/25 and 5/8
21/25 + 5/8 is 293/200.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 8 is 200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 200 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 8 = 200,
21/25 = 21 × 8/25 × 8 = 168/200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 25 = 200,
5/8 = 5 × 25/8 × 25 = 125/200 - Add the two like fractions:
168/200 + 125/200 = 168 + 125/200 = 293/200 - So, 21/25 + 5/8 = 293/200
In mixed form: 193/200
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